Olympia, Washington vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 25.0% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $71,229 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Olympia, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.3% higher
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower