Zip 49009 (Kalamazoo, MI) Cost of Living


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Kalamazoo cost of living score
87.7
Less expensive
12.3% lower
than the US average
4.2% lower
than the Michigan average
Kalamazoo (zip 49009), Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 87.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 12.3% lower than the U.S. average and 4.2% higher than the average for Michigan.

Zip 49009 (Kalamazoo, MI)

Housing costs in Kalamazoo?
A typical home costs $338,500, which is 0.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 54.8% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Kalamazoo costs $1,130 per month, which is 21.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 2.7% more than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Kalamazoo?
To live comfortably in Kalamazoo (zip 49009), Michigan, a minimum annual income of $64,800 for a family, and $36,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Kalamazoo?
The cost of living in 49009 Kalamazoo, MI is fairly affordable. According to the BestPlaces Cost of Living Index, Kalamazoo's cost of living index is 83.71, which is 16.29% lower than the U.S. average. This means that residents can expect to pay less for goods and services than the national average. Additionally, housing costs in Kalamazoo are well below the national median with an average home price of $122,500 and monthly rent estimated at around $690 per month on average. In short, living in Kalamazoo brings a certain financial peace-of-mind for those looking for the comfort of a midwestern city without breaking their bank accounts.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesKalamazooMichiganUnited States
  87.791.5100.0
  98.293.4100
  91.484.8100.0
  103.371.2100.0
  $338,500$218,700$338,100
  100.9%100.1%100.0%
  96.6115.1100.0
  105.895.9100.0

   100=National Average

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