Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is 1.0% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $176,669 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
19% more expensive in Milwaukee
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Milwaukee, WI
Compared to Kalamazoo, Milwaukee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  11.6% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher