Life In Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, Michigan has garnered recognition as one of the most affordable cities in the nation and one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in 2022. Kalamazoo and its surrounding areas offer a high quality of life and a low cost of living that is unsurpassed. With vibrant, artistic communities, numerous family-friendly museums, and 83 public access lakes — with Lake Michigan just a short drive away — this southwestern Michigan region is a place of endless entertainment options.
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Kalamazoo: FUN FACT
Kalamazoo is the birthplace of Gibson Guitars, Checker Taxi Cabs, and Bell's Brewery, and was once called the "Celery City" due to its famous celery crop.
Awards & Press
Kalamazoo Named #1 Coolest City in the U.S. With the Lowest Cost of Living
PureWow
Kalamazoo in the Top 3 Best Places in the U.S. for New College Grads
SmartAsset
Kalamazoo Named #3 Best Market for First-Time Home Buyers
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COLI data is recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and CNN Money. The data and methodology are described in detail and completely transparent to users, found in the COLI Manual. Both data and methodology are reviewed by an Advisory Board composed of academic researchers and government officials. The Cost of Living Index is referenced in the Census Bureau's Statistical Abstract of the U.S.
According to the COLI Manual, composite differences of <4% and categorical differences of <5% are not statistically significant and should not be treated as necessarily accurate.
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