Kent, Washington vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 38.8% cheaper than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $48,921 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Kent, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.0% higher
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.1% lower