Muscatine, Iowa vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 11.7% more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $44,687 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscatine, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Kalamazoo
than in Muscatine, Iowa
Muscatine, IA vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Muscatine, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  47.1% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower