Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 115.9% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $114,402 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
484% more expensive in Irvine
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Kalamazoo, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  115.9% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  646.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  21.3% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher