Cost of Living Calculator - Kalamazoo, Michigan vs Ruston, Louisiana


The cost of living in Ruston, Louisiana is 3.7% cheaper than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $48,153 in Ruston, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ruston, Louisiana is cheaper than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
26% cheaper in Ruston
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs Ruston, LA
Compared to Kalamazoo, Ruston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% lower
      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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  44.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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