Eldora, Iowa vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 17.3% more expensive than Eldora, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $93,874 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Eldora, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is more expensive than Eldora, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Kalamazoo
than in Eldora, Iowa
Eldora, IA vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Eldora, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  50.2% higher
  Health
  25.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower