Fort Lee, New Jersey vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 43.4% cheaper than Fort Lee, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $113,149 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Fort Lee, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Fort Lee, New Jersey
Fort Lee, NJ vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Fort Lee, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  41.1% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% lower