Benton Harbor, Michigan vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 123.1% more expensive than Benton Harbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $167,318 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Benton Harbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
669% more expensive in San Diego
than in Benton Harbor, Michigan
Benton Harbor, MI vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Benton Harbor, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  21.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,016.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  22.8% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher