Socorro, New Mexico vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 22.9% more expensive than Socorro, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $122,888 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Socorro, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is more expensive than Socorro, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in East Lansing
than in Socorro, New Mexico
Socorro, NM vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Socorro, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% higher
      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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  29.9% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher