Cost of Living Calculator - Kalamazoo, Michigan vs North Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in North Chicago, Illinois is 6.2% cheaper than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $8 in North Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in North Chicago
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs North Chicago, IL
Compared to Kalamazoo, North Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.1% higher

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