Evanston, Illinois vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 31.9% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,903 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Evanston, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower