Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 91.2% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $143,385 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
331% more expensive in San Diego
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Kalamazoo, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.2% 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
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  457.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  31.4% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher