St. Albans, West Virginia vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 12.8% more expensive than St. Albans, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $56,375 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Albans, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is more expensive than St. Albans, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in East Lansing
than in St. Albans, West Virginia
St. Albans, WV vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to St. Albans, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  35.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher