Cost of Living Calculator - Kalamazoo charter, Michigan vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 70.0% more expensive than Kalamazoo charter, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $127,471 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo charter, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Kalamazoo charter, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
216% more expensive in Portland
than in Kalamazoo charter, Michigan
Kalamazoo Charter, MI vs Portland, OR
Compared to Kalamazoo Charter, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.0% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  292.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% lower
  Commute
  40.6% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.9% higher

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