Bend, Oregon vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 36.1% cheaper than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $34,506 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Bend, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% higher
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower