Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 22.1% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $20,138 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Kalamazoo, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher