Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Akron, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Akron, Ohio is 17.9% cheaper than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $65,697 in Akron, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Akron, Ohio is cheaper than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Akron
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Akron, OH
Compared to Kalamazoo, Akron is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher