Holland, MI vs Kalamazoo, MI

Kalamazoo is moderately more affordable than Holland, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Holland scores 87 compared to 78 for Kalamazoo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Holland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Holland is $1,143/month compared to $1,031/month in Kalamazoo — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kalamazoo is more affordable at $164,500 median vs $235,800.

Median household income in Holland is $72,905 compared to $48,965 in Kalamazoo (+48.9%). While Holland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Holland spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, less than the 25.3% in Kalamazoo.