Buffalo, New York vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 5.2% cheaper than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $47,401 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Buffalo, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower