Lansing, Michigan
Oftentimes considered mostly a manufacturing state, Michigan has invested heavily in tech research and development over the last few years. It boasts a high concentration of engineers, low operating costs and a cost of living (8% lower than national average) that is far lower than any other metro area on CompTIA’s index.
The median home price in the area sits at $137,400. With a median IT pro salary of $72,582, living the American dream in Lansing is doable.
The number of IT jobs is estimated to grow by 7.7% over the next five years for this area. Tech Smith is slated to be building a new international headquarters in east Lansing this year. Meanwhile, Amazon announced plans to build its first fulfillment center in the area.
Other technology employers in the region include Travelers, ICF, Facebook and Fiserv. Companies are generally looking for software developers and engineers, with IT project managers, systems analysts and tech support specialists.
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