Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Buchanan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buchanan, New York is 55.3% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $194,130 in Buchanan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buchanan, New York is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Buchanan
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Buchanan, NY
Compared to Kalamazoo, Buchanan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.3% 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
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  249.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.5% higher
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  38.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.3% higher