What is a pro or con of living in Kalamazoo, Michigancompared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

Transportation is 21% more expensive in Kalamazoo.

What salary do I need to live in Kalamazoo, Michigan copmared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

A salary of $90,000 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina should increase to $92,878 in Kalamazoo, Michigan (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WINSTON SALEM vs. KALAMAZOO
Cost of Living Comparison

Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 3.2% more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $92,878 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
21% more expensive in Kalamazoo
than in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston Salem, NC vs. Kalamazoo, MI

Compared to Winston Salem, Kalamazoo is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

14.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.4% higher

Commute

21.2% higher

Health

5.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

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