Washington, District of Columbia vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 44.3% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $41,783 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Washington, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.3% 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
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower