Cost of Living Calculator - Kalamazoo, Michigan vs Santa Cruz, Texas


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, Texas is 19.4% cheaper than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $104,744 in Santa Cruz, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, Texas is cheaper than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Santa Cruz
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs Santa Cruz, TX
Compared to Kalamazoo, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower

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