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Cost of Living Calculator - Kalamazoo, Michigan vs San Rafael, California

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 159.1% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $129,559 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
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• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
526% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs San Rafael, CA
Compared to Kalamazoo, San Rafael is:
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  159.1% higher
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  22.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  799.8% higher
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  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  29.7% higher
  Health
  20.5% higher
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  Personal
  39.7% higher
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