Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Union City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Union City, California is 137.7% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $118,832 in Union City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Union City, California is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
458% more expensive in Union City
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Union City, CA
Compared to Kalamazoo, Union City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  137.7% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  21.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  685.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  37.7% higher
  Health
  27.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.9% higher