Dover, Ohio vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 5.5% more expensive than Dover, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $33,771 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is more expensive than Dover, Ohio
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
56% more expensive in Kalamazoo
than in Dover, Ohio
Dover, OH vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Dover, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  38.4% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower