Humboldt, Iowa vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 7.4% more expensive than Humboldt, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $103,129 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Humboldt, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is more expensive than Humboldt, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Kalamazoo
than in Humboldt, Iowa
Humboldt, IA vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Humboldt, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  38.0% higher
  Health
  26.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower