Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 23.1% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $92,342 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Fresno
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Kalamazoo, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher