Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 4.1% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $74,948 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
20% more expensive in Kalamazoo
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Fort Wayne, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower