Vail, Arizona vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 21.6% cheaper than Vail, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $39,206 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Vail, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Vail, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Vail, Arizona
Vail, AZ vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Vail, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower