Decorah, Iowa vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 0.9% cheaper than Decorah, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $49,528 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Decorah, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Decorah, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Decorah, Iowa
Decorah, IA vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Decorah, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  53.3% higher
  Health
  28.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower