Cost of Living Calculator - Thornton, Colorado vs Kalamazoo, Michigan


The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 31.7% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $51,204 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Thornton, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower

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