Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Norwalk, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norwalk, California is 68.9% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $126,669 in Norwalk, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norwalk, California is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
243% more expensive in Norwalk
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Norwalk, CA
Compared to Kalamazoo, Norwalk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.9% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  315.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  72.2% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher