Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Peoria, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Peoria, Illinois is 11.9% cheaper than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $64,784 in Peoria, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Peoria, Illinois is cheaper than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Peoria
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Peoria, IL
Compared to Kalamazoo, Peoria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  22.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher