Mason City, Iowa vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 19.9% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $59,929 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Kalamazoo
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Mason City, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  54.8% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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