Asheville, North Carolina vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 20.6% cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $39,688 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Asheville, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  25.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower