Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Santa Maria, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Maria, California is 44.7% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $72,348 in Santa Maria, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Maria, California is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in Santa Maria
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Santa Maria, CA
Compared to Kalamazoo, Santa Maria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.7% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  231.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  23.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher