El Centro, California vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 15.0% cheaper than El Centro, California.

You would need a salary of $102,006 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in El Centro, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than El Centro, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in El Centro, California
El Centro, CA vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to El Centro, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  23.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower

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