Ripon, California vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 38.6% cheaper than Ripon, California.

You would need a salary of $25,280 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Ripon, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Ripon, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Ripon, California
Ripon, CA vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Ripon, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower