Houston, Texas vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 12.1% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $21,085 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Houston, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower