Cost of Living Calculator - Vancouver, Washington vs Kalamazoo, Michigan


The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 28.9% cheaper than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $56,881 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Vancouver, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.2% higher
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower

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