Salem, South Carolina vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 18.7% cheaper than Salem, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $60,974 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Salem, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Salem, South Carolina
Salem, SC vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Salem, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  24.8% higher
  Health
  16.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower