Looking for a fresh start in a new Kalamazoo neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kalamazoo for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 6,043
-12%
Cost of Living Index 78 vs 88
12% lower than Kalamazoo
Population 4,325
-11%
Cost of Living Index 78 vs 88
11% lower than Kalamazoo
Population 2,977
-6%
Cost of Living Index 82 vs 88
6% lower than Kalamazoo
Population 5,463
-6%
Cost of Living Index 83 vs 88
6% lower than Kalamazoo
Population 9,070
-5%
Cost of Living Index 83 vs 88
5% lower than Kalamazoo
Population 1,865
-3%
Cost of Living Index 85 vs 88
3% lower than Kalamazoo
Population 2,400
-3%
Cost of Living Index 86 vs 88
3% lower than Kalamazoo
Population 5,138
-2%
Cost of Living Index 86 vs 88
2% lower than Kalamazoo
Population 666
-2%
Cost of Living Index 87 vs 88
2% lower than Kalamazoo
Population 3,708
1%
Cost of Living Index 89 vs 88
1% higher than Kalamazoo
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