Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 110.4% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $50,489 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
324% more expensive in Oakland
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Kalamazoo, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  110.4% 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
  20.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  531.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  37.5% higher
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.1% higher