Idaho Falls, Idaho vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 9.9% cheaper than Idaho Falls, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $162,213 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Idaho Falls, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Idaho Falls, Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Idaho Falls, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  23.0% higher
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower