Springfield, Virginia vs. Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lansing, Michigan is 45.0% cheaper than Springfield, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $27,521 in Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Springfield, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Lansing
than in Springfield, Virginia
Springfield, VA vs. Lansing, MI
Compared to Springfield, Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.0% 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
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  25.5% lower
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower