Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. West Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 21.0% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $36,293 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in West Chicago
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. West Chicago, IL
Compared to Kalamazoo, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  22.3% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.0% higher