Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Defiance, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Defiance, Ohio is 15.6% cheaper than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $21,097 in Defiance, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Defiance, Ohio is cheaper than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Defiance
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Defiance, OH
Compared to Kalamazoo, Defiance is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  31.7% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher