Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Amherst, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, Colorado is 3.3% cheaper than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $48,331 in Amherst, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, Colorado is cheaper than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
25% cheaper in Amherst
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Amherst, CO
Compared to Kalamazoo, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher