What is a pro or con of living in Los Angeles, Californiacompared to Kalamazoo, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 372% more expensive in Los Angeles.

What salary do I need to live in Los Angeles, California copmared to Kalamazoo, Michigan?

A salary of $55,000 in Kalamazoo, Michigan should increase to $115,507 in Los Angeles, 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. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 110.0% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $115,507 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
372% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kalamazoo, MI vs. Los Angeles, CA

Compared to Kalamazoo, Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

110.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

495.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.0% lower

Commute

80.7% higher

Health

1.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

16.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Los Angeles, California

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