KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The findings of a study released by PureWow Tuesday indicate that the City of Kalamazoo is the “coolest” place to live in the country, in addition to being the most affordable to live in.
According to PureWow officials, the top ten list was compiled by cross-referencing data from the Council for Community and Economic Research’s Cost of Living Index. To figure out the “coolness” factor, available activities such as those related to food and the arts were considered.
The statement regarding Kalamazoo as its number-one pick is written as follows:
“With the lowest cost of living composite index on this list, from groceries to housing (and a relatively low state income sales tax), you’ll find your dollar can probably go further here than other Mitten-state enclaves, like Ann Arbor or Grand Rapids. But what gives Kalamazoo the “cool” factor? The ‘Zoo is unique. It’s a mid-sized city that packs both a small-town and big-city punch—so you get your chili cook offs, farmers markets and your visual and performing arts too. Yes, you can have it all.”
The full list of cool and affordable places to live is below:
- 10. Greenville, SC
- 9. Indianapolis
- 8. Huntsville, AL
- 7. Green Bay, WI
- 6. Des Moines, IA
- 5. Savannah, GA
- 4. Oklahoma City
- 3. Fayetteville, AR
- 2. Knoxville, TN
- 1. Kalamazoo, MI
To learn more about why these other cities were chosen, view the survey results here.
