Tehachapi, California vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 20.7% cheaper than Tehachapi, California.

You would need a salary of $39,650 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Tehachapi, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Tehachapi, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Tehachapi, California
Tehachapi, CA vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Tehachapi, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower

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