Houma, Louisiana vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 4.3% cheaper than Houma, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $94,710 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Houma, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Houma, Louisiana
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
23% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Houma, Louisiana
Houma, LA vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Houma, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower