Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 57.0% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $98,893 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
194% more expensive in Arvada
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to Kalamazoo, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.0% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  253.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  28.1% higher
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% higher