Visalia, California vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 18.0% cheaper than Visalia, California.

You would need a salary of $123,021 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Visalia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Visalia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Visalia, California
Visalia, CA vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Visalia, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  20.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower