Papillion, Nebraska vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 15.6% cheaper than Papillion, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $42,203 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Papillion, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Papillion, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Papillion, Nebraska
Papillion, NE vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Papillion, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower