Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Chicago Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago Heights, Illinois is 5.5% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $79,112 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% more expensive in Chicago Heights
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Chicago Heights, IL
Compared to Kalamazoo, Chicago Heights 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  36.8% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% higher