Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Socorro, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Socorro, New Mexico is 12.5% cheaper than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $43,743 in Socorro, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Socorro, New Mexico is cheaper than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Socorro
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Socorro, NM
Compared to Kalamazoo, Socorro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% lower
      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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher