Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 6.2% cheaper than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $375,209 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Kalamazoo, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher