Flint, MI vs Lansing, MI

Flint is moderately more affordable than Lansing, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Flint scores 61 compared to 72 for Lansing, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lansing can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Flint is $859/month compared to $976/month in Lansing — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Flint is more affordable at $47,600 median vs $119,400.

Median household income in Flint is $36,194 compared to $52,170 in Lansing (-30.6%). While Lansing is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Flint spend roughly 28.5% of their income on rent, more than the 22.4% in Lansing.