Eau Claire, Wisconsin vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 5.7% cheaper than Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $70,702 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Eau Claire, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Eau Claire, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  20.9% higher
  Health
  27.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower