— 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.

How expensive is Kalamazoo?

Kalamazoo cost of living is 79.2COST OF LIVINGKalamazooMichiganGrocery92.693.4Health89.586Housing50.165.5Median Home Cost$189,100$207,8004 more rows

Whats the crime rate in Grand Rapids Michigan?

Grand Rapids Annual CrimesViolentTotalNumber of Crimes1,2925,201Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents)6.4325.87

What city has the highest crime rate in Michigan?

Detroit Detroit. Crime in the city of Detroit is pervasive and violent. Detroit had the 2nd highest violent crime rate in the nation in 2015 among cities with a population greater than 50,000. In 2013, with only 7% of the state population, the city of Detroit had 50% of all murders recorded in Michigan.

What is Kalamazoo famous for?

Its a major international pharmaceutical and life sciences center; its the original home of the Upjohn Co., Stryker Corp, Gibson Guitars, Checker Motors and Bells Brewery, among many others; the Kalamazoo Gazette is the second oldest newspaper in Michigan; and a century ago, Kalamazoo was so famous for one crop, it

What majors is Kalamazoo known for?

The most popular majors at Kalamazoo College include: Social Sciences; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Physical Sciences; Psychology; and Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 89%.