Flint, Michigan vs. Kalama, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalama, Washington is 57.1% more expensive than Flint, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $78,541 in Kalama, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Flint, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalama, Washington is more expensive than Flint, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
951% more expensive in Kalama
than in Flint, Michigan
Flint, MI vs. Kalama, WA
Compared to Flint, Kalama is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.1% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,816.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.4% lower
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  29.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher