Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 33.6% cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $33,215 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Alpharetta, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower