Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 15.8% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $100,983 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Charlotte, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower