Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 40.6% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $133,611 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Vancouver
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Kalamazoo, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.6% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.0% lower
  Commute
  36.5% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% higher