Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 110.0% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $231,013 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
372% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Kalamazoo, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  110.0% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  495.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  80.7% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.