Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Carmel Valley Village, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel Valley Village, California is 146.7% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $123,361 in Carmel Valley Village, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel Valley Village, California is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
599% more expensive in Carmel Valley Village
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Carmel Valley Village, CA
Compared to Kalamazoo, Carmel Valley Village is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  146.7% 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
  23.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  779.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  12.8% higher
  Health
  57.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher