Spokane, Washington vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 8.5% cheaper than Spokane, Washington.

You would need a salary of $45,740 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Spokane, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in East Lansing
than in Spokane, Washington
Spokane, WA vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Spokane, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% higher
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower