Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 28.8% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $114,671 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Providence
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Kalamazoo, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  39.8% higher