Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 0.8% cheaper than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $34,710 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Bowling Green, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  17.8% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower