Laurel, Mississippi vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 16.5% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $58,264 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Kalamazoo
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Laurel, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  33.6% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower