salaryRent is lower than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 32.6 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,200 a year. That is $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Illinois cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Illinois. It is number 116 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lansing?
Share of households by yearly income. 24.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lansing
| Size | Lansing | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,171 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,334 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,944 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,003 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lansing overall?
Everyday prices in Illinois overall are same as the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Lansing, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lansing
Life in Lansing
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lansing?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $52 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $177,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,700 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lansing, IL?
Renting in Lansing costs a median of about $1,280 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Lansing?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,200 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lansing cheap or expensive?
Lansing is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.8% of the typical household income of $81,501. It ranks 116th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lansing?
The median homeowner in Lansing pays $4,950 a year in property taxes, about 2.80% of the median home value.
Is Lansing more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Illinois are same as the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Lansing?
The median home value in Lansing is $177,000, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.
28,284 people live in Lansing. Numbers are typical (middle) values.