Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 1.4% cheaper than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $78,856 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Kalamazoo, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher