Birmingham, Michigan vs. Kent, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kent, Washington is 2.5% more expensive than Birmingham, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $51,271 in Kent, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kent, Washington is more expensive than Birmingham, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% more expensive in Kent
than in Birmingham, Michigan
Birmingham, MI vs. Kent, WA
Compared to Birmingham, Kent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% higher
      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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.0% lower
  Commute
  31.1% higher
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher