Bemidji, Minnesota vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 14.0% more expensive than Bemidji, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $56,997 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Bemidji, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is more expensive than Bemidji, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Kalamazoo
than in Bemidji, Minnesota
Bemidji, MN vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Bemidji, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  45.5% higher
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower