Cost of Living Calculator - Kalamazoo, Michigan vs Independence, Kentucky


The cost of living in Independence, Kentucky is 11.1% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $55,542 in Independence, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Independence, Kentucky is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Independence
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs Independence, KY
Compared to Kalamazoo, Independence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower

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