Akron, Ohio vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 21.8% more expensive than Akron, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $60,885 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Akron, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is more expensive than Akron, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Kalamazoo
than in Akron, Ohio
Akron, OH vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Akron, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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)
  74.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  13.9% higher
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower