La Crosse, Wisconsin vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 0.6% cheaper than La Crosse, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $49,704 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than La Crosse, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
23% more expensive in Kalamazoo
than in La Crosse, Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to La Crosse, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  23.5% higher
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower