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Cost of Living in East Lansing, MI

Population: 45,394 | Michigan

87
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

East Lansing is 13% less expensive than the national average.

85
Housing
83
Home Values
93
Regional Price

Income

Median Household Income
$43,547
vs US Median ($75,149)
-42%

Housing

Median Rent
$1,122/mo
Median Home Value
$251,600
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,191/mo

Everyday Prices in East Lansing

BLS Average Prices for the Lansing-East Lansing, MI (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.88
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-6% vs US
🥚
$2.35
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-6% vs US
🥛
$3.79
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-6% vs US
🍞
$1.74
Bread (white)
per lb
-6% vs US
🍗
$3.90
Chicken breast
per lb
-6% vs US
$0.18
Electricity
per kWh
-6% vs US

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