East Lansing, MI Cost of Living


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East Lansing cost of living score
83.6
Less expensive
16.4% lower
than the US average
8.6% lower
than the Michigan average
East Lansing, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.4% lower than the U.S. average and 8.6% higher than the average for Michigan.

East Lansing, MI

Housing costs in East Lansing?
A typical home costs $264,100, which is 21.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.8% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in East Lansing costs $1,210 per month, which is 15.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 9.1% more than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford East Lansing?
To live comfortably in East Lansing, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $50,760 for a family, and $39,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about East Lansing?
East Lansing, MI has an overall below average cost of living with taxes particularly lower than most other towns and cities in Michigan while utility costs remain consistently affordable making it a great destination for those who want to stay within a budget but still enjoy the quality of life amenities located nearby.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEast LansingMichiganUnited States
  83.691.5100.0
  95.693.4100
  87.984.8100.0
  84.871.2100.0
  $264,100$218,700$338,100
  97.2%100.1%100.0%
  87.4115.1100.0
  107.995.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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East Lansing is a wonderful, lively, youthful college town that has gotten better over time. You feel the strong Spartan Spirit everywhere as students, alumni and locals  More

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East Lansing is noted for being the home of one of the first Land Grant colleges -- Michigan State University. MSU has an large campus with an enormous area of land  More

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Over 16 years ago

East Lansing is a very pretty town. The town has had frequent problems with student rioters. Overall 60% of the town is composed of students. I would recommend East  More

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