Cost of Living Calculator - Malibu, California vs Kalamazoo, Michigan


The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 82.2% cheaper than Malibu, California.

You would need a salary of $30,244 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Malibu, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Malibu, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Malibu, California
Malibu, CA vs Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Malibu, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.2% 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
  21.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  45.3% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower

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