Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Carlsbad, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 12.6% cheaper than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $31,452 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Kalamazoo, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher