Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 28.0% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $56,324 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Chicago
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Kalamazoo, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  51.4% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
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  Personal
  19.4% higher
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