Rochester, New Hampshire vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 12.2% cheaper than Rochester, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $136,908 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Rochester, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Rochester, New Hampshire
Rochester, NH vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Rochester, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower