Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Fountain Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fountain Valley, California is 114.4% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $107,211 in Fountain Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fountain Valley, California is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
440% more expensive in Fountain Valley
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Fountain Valley, CA
Compared to Kalamazoo, Fountain Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  114.4% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  603.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher