There are 20 independent living communities serving East Lansing, Michigan. This includes 4 communities in East Lansing and 16 nearby. The median cost per day of independent living in Michigan is about $59, with costs running between $14 and $144 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a median expense of $1,760, with costs ranging from around $412 to $4,317. The median annual cost is $21,120, which is under the national average of $23,100.
The cost for independent living in East Lansing ranges from around $550 per month up to $2,723 per month. The average cost is around $1,650 per month, or about $19,800 yearly.
East Lansing is a mid size city in Ingham County in Michigan. It is included in the Lansing-East Lansing metropolitan statistical area. While the surrounding area includes 360,261 people, there are 63,898 residing in the city itself. The 55-and-over community composes 14% of the overall population.
East Lansing has a good SeniorScore™ of 72. The city's median household income is $31,000 ($22,000 per person), in comparison to an average of $46,000 for the whole of Michigan. The median housing price in East Lansing is $66,000, which is less than the Michigan average of $177,000. The city also has an average unemployment rate of approximately 7.09%.
East Lansing has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The city gets low levels of rainfall annually. Compared to other cities in the United States, East Lansing has a moderate crime rate and moderate air quality ratings.