Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 89.6% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $189,631 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
283% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Long Beach, CA
Compared to Kalamazoo, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.6% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  421.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  72.6% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher