Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Escondido, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Escondido, California is 73.5% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $204,777 in Escondido, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Escondido, California is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
274% more expensive in Escondido
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Escondido, CA
Compared to Kalamazoo, Escondido is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.5% 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
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  355.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher