Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, Illinois vs Kalamazoo, Michigan


The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 18.5% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,267 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is more expensive than Charleston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Kalamazoo
than in Charleston, Illinois
Charleston, IL vs Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Charleston, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  59.4% higher
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower

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