Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 57.8% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $47,342 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
178% more expensive in Portland
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Kalamazoo, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.8% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  262.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% lower
  Commute
  42.0% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.9% higher