Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Illinois vs East Lansing, Michigan


The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 19.6% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,814 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in East Lansing
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs East Lansing, MI
Compared to Springfield, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher

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