Sunnyvale, California vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 70.1% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $50,848 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Sunnyvale, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.1% 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
  21.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% higher
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower