$100k a year, no longer in Virginia Beach
changea dispatch from
lansing
MI
42.73°N
84.55°W
Lansing is the Michigan state capital, Michigan State (East Lansing is essentially a continuation), and old auto industry roots that have softened into a quieter mid-sized city. The Grand River curves through downtown. The Capitol building is one of the prettier state capitols you'll see. Cheap, friendly, and a quick drive to Lake Michigan beaches.
in our guides
the verdict
less monthly outlay than Virginia Beach
Lansing is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$1,259/mo
31% cheaper than Virginia Beach(vs $1,819/mo)
4.25%
$125/mo less in state tax than Virginia Beach
vs 5.75% in Virginia Beach
$6,720/mo
$685 more than Virginia Beach
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$244k
35% cheaper than Virginia Beach
vs $375k in Virginia Beach
473k
vs 1.8M in Virginia Beach
field notes, weather & such.
153
pleasant days a year, in lansing.
Virginia Beach actually gets more: 211 pleasant days a year. The trade is winter: 52 days below 20°, vs 2 in Virginia Beach.
Lighter on events: Virginia Beach packs 1.7× more into a month.
57/100
0% lower than Virginia Beach
vs 57/100 in Virginia Beach
Closest outdoor draw: Sleepy Hollow State Park, 14.5 mi.
80/100
9% lower than Virginia Beach
vs 88/100 in Virginia Beach
6
65% fewer than Virginia Beach
vs 17 nonstops in Virginia Beach
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