Boston, Massachusetts vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 45.3% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $31,175 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Boston, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.3% 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
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.4% lower