Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Decatur, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Alabama is 4.2% cheaper than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $47,914 in Decatur, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Alabama is cheaper than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Decatur
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Decatur, AL
Compared to Kalamazoo, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  26.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher