Raleigh, North Carolina vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 11.9% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $26,426 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in East Lansing
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Raleigh, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower