Union, Kentucky vs. Kalamazoo, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan is 22.2% cheaper than Union, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $58,318 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Union, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kalamazoo, Michigan is cheaper than Union, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Kalamazoo
than in Union, Kentucky
Union, KY vs. Kalamazoo, MI
Compared to Union, Kalamazoo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower