Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Passaic, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Passaic, New Jersey is 47.1% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $172,819 in Passaic, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Passaic, New Jersey is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Passaic
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Passaic, NJ
Compared to Kalamazoo, Passaic is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.1% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  196.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  54.0% higher
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher