Waveland, Indiana vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 11.7% more expensive than Waveland, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $55,859 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Waveland, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is more expensive than Waveland, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Kalamazoo
than in Waveland, Indiana
Waveland, IN vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Waveland, 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  28.7% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower