Cost of Living Calculator - Kalamazoo, Michigan vs Needles, California


The cost of living in Needles, California is 4.5% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $78,397 in Needles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Needles, California is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
29% more expensive in Needles
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs Needles, CA
Compared to Kalamazoo, Needles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  23.7% higher
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher

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