Independence, Ohio vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 12.1% cheaper than Independence, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $43,973 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Independence, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Independence, Ohio
Independence, OH vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Independence, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower