Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 54.2% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $231,347 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Austin
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Kalamazoo, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.2% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  218.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher