Simonton Lake, Indiana vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 0.7% cheaper than Simonton Lake, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $49,645 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Simonton Lake, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Simonton Lake, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% more expensive in Kalamazoo
than in Simonton Lake, Indiana
Simonton Lake, IN vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Simonton Lake, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  17.6% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower