Atascadero, California vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 39.6% cheaper than Atascadero, California.

You would need a salary of $30,202 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Atascadero, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Atascadero, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Atascadero, California
Atascadero, CA vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Atascadero, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower