Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is 5.6% cheaper than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $47,199 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa is cheaper than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Cedar Rapids
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Cedar Rapids, IA
Compared to Kalamazoo, Cedar Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  24.8% lower
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher