Cost of Living Calculator - Kalamazoo, Michigan vs Renton, Washington


The cost of living in Renton, Washington is 72.3% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $86,174 in Renton, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Renton, Washington is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
250% more expensive in Renton
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs Renton, WA
Compared to Kalamazoo, Renton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.3% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  295.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.5% lower
  Commute
  56.2% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.9% higher

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