What is a pro or con of living in Huntington Beach, Californiacompared to Kalamazoo, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 450% more expensive in Huntington Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Huntington Beach, California copmared to Kalamazoo, Michigan?

A salary of $65,000 in Kalamazoo, Michigan should increase to $139,839 in Huntington Beach, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

KALAMAZOO vs. HUNTINGTON BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntington Beach, California is 115.1% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $139,839 in Huntington Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Huntington Beach, California is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
450% more expensive in Huntington Beach
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kalamazoo, MI vs. Huntington Beach, CA

Compared to Kalamazoo, Huntington Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

115.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

617.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.3% lower

Commute

28.3% higher

Health

2.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

17.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Kalamazoo, MI vs. Huntington Beach, CA

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