St. Paul, Minnesota vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 8.5% cheaper than St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $45,740 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in East Lansing
than in St. Paul, Minnesota
St. Paul, MN vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to St. Paul, 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower