Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs East Lansing, Michigan


The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 55.7% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $33,243 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in East Lansing
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs East Lansing, MI
Compared to Santa Cruz, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.7% 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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  19.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower

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