Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 25.3% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $75,161 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Worcester
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to Kalamazoo, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% higher