Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 13.8% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $85,369 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Houston
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Kalamazoo, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher