East of Capital, bordering MSU campus area. Our Mortgage: $1492.00

Taxes: $5K per year

Close to Michigan State University with great recreation and cultural activities close by

Utilities are provided by privately held city company: About $450.00 per month for hottest or coldest months. Otherwise, it is very cheap about $235.00 or less per month for a 1940's Cape Cod Home.

For a family of six, I would spend about $1,200 per month on food. Now that my older children are at college, I spend about $750.00 per month. The cost of a dozen eggs in Michigan is .98 and a gallon of milk ranges between 1.59-1.99
Local restaurants average about $10.00 per person for a meal with alcoholic beverages an additional cost.
The farmers markets in the area are fantastic!!

Our close relationship with the agri-University makes for a great place to raise children.

Our children attend East Lansing School District. A super place for diversity and culture!! Very pleased with the academic excellence. Each child receives approximately 7200 per student per year.

Rent $800 for nice 3BR apt. in west suburbs with pool & like amenities

Groceries: $400/mo for 2

Eating out occasionally- $30 dinner for two

Utilities: $275/mo

Recreation/entertainment: $120/mo for movies and the like

Gas: $40/week short trips, own car