Lansing, MI vs Midland, MI

Lansing is moderately more affordable than Midland, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Lansing scores 72 compared to 78 for Midland, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Midland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lansing is $976/month compared to $990/month in Midland — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lansing is more affordable at $119,400 median vs $192,400.

Median household income in Lansing is $52,170 compared to $74,906 in Midland (-30.4%). While Midland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lansing spend roughly 22.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Midland.