Portland, Maine vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 25.0% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $37,489 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Portland, 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
  16.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  19.8% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower