Here's what it costs to live in Kalamazoo, Michigan, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,031 per month, while the typical home is valued around $164,500. Households earn a median of $48,965 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$48,965
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,031
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$164,500
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$838
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$998
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,162
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,531
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
4.25%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
6.00%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
73,132
Latest estimate
Median Age
26.8 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Kalamazoo?
The cost of living index for Kalamazoo is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Kalamazoo?
The median gross rent in Kalamazoo is $1,031 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Kalamazoo?
The median household income in Kalamazoo is $48,965 per year.
What is the median home value in Kalamazoo?
The median home value in Kalamazoo is $164,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Kalamazoo?
Air quality data for Kalamazoo is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Kalamazoo?
Michigan has a top state income tax rate of 4.25% and a statewide sales tax of 6.00% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology