Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 142.6% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $194,041 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
558% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Kalamazoo, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
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  142.6% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  20.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  685.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  20.8% higher
  Health
  19.5% higher
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  Personal
  16.2% higher
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