Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Montpelier, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montpelier, Vermont is 19.0% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $63,044 in Montpelier, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montpelier, Vermont is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Montpelier
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Montpelier, VT
Compared to Kalamazoo, Montpelier is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  40.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher