Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 25.1% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $1,063,766 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Kalamazoo, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  17.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% higher