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


The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 25.4% cheaper than Darien, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,983 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Darien, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Darien, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Darien, Illinois
Darien, IL vs Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Darien, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% lower
      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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% lower

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