Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 1.3% cheaper than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $59,213 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Kalamazoo, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher