Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 8.2% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $45,454 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Kalamazoo, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher