Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 59.5% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $79,738 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Kalamazoo, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.5% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  258.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  42.2% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% higher