Lafayette, Indiana vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 5.7% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $79,251 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% more expensive in Kalamazoo
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Lafayette, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  27.4% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower