Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 7.7% cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $73,839 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Sioux Falls, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  22.3% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower