Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Yakima, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yakima, Washington is 10.7% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $6,090 in Yakima, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yakima, Washington is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Yakima
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Yakima, WA
Compared to Kalamazoo, Yakima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% lower
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher