Monroe, Wisconsin vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 4.0% more expensive than Monroe, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $51,983 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is more expensive than Monroe, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
13% more expensive in Kalamazoo
than in Monroe, Wisconsin
Monroe, WI vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Monroe, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower