Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 415.9% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $386,889 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1509% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Kalamazoo, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  415.9% 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
  34.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,445.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  53.7% higher
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% higher