Provo, Utah vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 17.0% cheaper than Provo, Utah.

You would need a salary of $41,490 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Provo, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Provo, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in East Lansing
than in Provo, Utah
Provo, UT vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Provo, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher