Here's what it costs to live in East Lansing, Michigan, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,171 per month, while the typical home is valued around $270,800. Households earn a median of $45,687 per year, so rent absorbs a relatively high share of local income. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$45,687
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,171
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$270,800
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$973
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,012
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,268
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,627
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
45,758
Latest estimate
Median Age
21.3 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,210
Per month
Avg Home Value
$275,833
Census ACS
January Avg
23°F
July Avg
71°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
50.2
fair
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
93.5%
What is the cost of living index for East Lansing?
The cost of living index for East Lansing is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in East Lansing?
The median gross rent in East Lansing is $1,171 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in East Lansing?
The median household income in East Lansing is $45,687 per year.
What is the median home value in East Lansing?
The median home value in East Lansing is $270,800 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in East Lansing?
Air quality data for East Lansing is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in East Lansing?
Tax data for Michigan is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
