Waterloo, Iowa vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 16.5% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $58,264 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Kalamazoo
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Waterloo, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  42.3% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower