— Kalamazoo is getting some attention being ranked as the coolest place to live with the lowest cost of living in the entire country. Kalamazoo was ranked #1 of ten among other cities throughout the U.S. including Knoxville, Tennessee and Savannah, Georgia.

Is Kalamazoo Michigan a safe place to live?

Kalamazoo is in the 44th percentile for safety, meaning 56% of cities are safer and 44% of cities are more dangerous. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities. The rate of crime in Kalamazoo is 29.16 per 1,000 residents during a standard year.

What is it like living in Kalamazoo Michigan?

Living in Kalamazoo offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Kalamazoo there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Kalamazoo and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Kalamazoo are above average.

Is it expensive to live in Kalamazoo MI?

Kalamazoos housing expenses are 39% lower than the national average and the utility prices are 13% lower than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 0% higher than the national average. Kalamazoo has grocery prices that are 19% lower than the national average.

How much do utilities cost in Michigan?

Utilities. A U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) report from 2017 puts the average monthly energy bill in Michigan at $97.41.

Where is the safest place to live in Michigan?

Here are the 10 safest cities in Michigan for 2021Thetford Township.Spring Arbor Township.Grosse Ile Township.Oakland Township.Hamburg Township.Raisin Township.Iron Mountain.Springfield Township.More items

What is Kalamazoo acceptance rate?

74% Kalamazoo College admissions is more selective with an acceptance rate of 74% and an early acceptance rate of 83.7%. Half the applicants admitted to Kalamazoo College have an SAT score between 1150 and 1360 or an ACT score of 25 and 30.

What is considered a good salary in Michigan?

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $119,935 and as low as $18,079, the majority of salaries within the Average jobs category currently range between $43,653 (25th percentile) to $65,259 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $79,369 annually in Michigan.

Which city in Michigan has the lowest cost of living?

KALAMAZOO, MI - A national publication has just ranked Kalamazoo as the number one coolest city in the entire United States with the lowest cost of living.

Is Kalamazoo or Grand Rapids better?

Kalamazoo is a better college town and has a great public school system. They have Kalamazoo valley community college, Kalamazoo college, and Western Michigan University. Grand Rapids on the other hand is better for skyline, and a larger city if you are into that.

Is it the best time to buy a house?

Typically, the best time of year to buy a home is in the early fall. Families have already settled into new homes before the school year started. But the number of properties on the market is still relatively high compared to other times of the year, and sellers can be eager to sell.