Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 163.9% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $131,943 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
505% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Kalamazoo, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  163.9% 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
  30.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  937.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.3% higher
  Commute
  76.0% higher
  Health
  36.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  66.2% higher