Chama, New Mexico vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 1.9% more expensive than Chama, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $50,972 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Chama, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is more expensive than Chama, New Mexico
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
70% more expensive in Kalamazoo
than in Chama, New Mexico
Chama, NM vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Chama, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% higher
      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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  9.4% higher
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower