Santa Rosa, California vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 40.9% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $17,738 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Santa Rosa, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% 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
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower