Benton Harbor, Michigan vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 199.0% more expensive than Benton Harbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $463,491 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Benton Harbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
993% more expensive in San Jose
than in Benton Harbor, Michigan
Benton Harbor, MI vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Benton Harbor, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  199.0% 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
  26.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,635.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  54.2% higher
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher