Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Santa Rosa, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 69.1% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $84,565 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, California is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
245% more expensive in Santa Rosa
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Kalamazoo, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.1% 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
  18.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  399.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher