Lemont, Illinois vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 31.5% cheaper than Lemont, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $65,065 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lemont, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Lemont, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Lemont, Illinois
Lemont, IL vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Lemont, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower