Tucson, Arizona vs. East Lansing, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Lansing, Michigan is 5.7% cheaper than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $19,793 in East Lansing, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Lansing, Michigan is cheaper than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in East Lansing
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. East Lansing, MI
Compared to Tucson, East Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower