Newport Beach, California vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 76.2% cheaper than Newport Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $11,880 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Newport Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Newport Beach, California
Newport Beach, CA vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Newport Beach, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.2% 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
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% higher
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower