Benton Harbor, Michigan vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 109.5% more expensive than Benton Harbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $85,878 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Benton Harbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
495% more expensive in Washington
than in Benton Harbor, Michigan
Benton Harbor, MI vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Benton Harbor, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  109.5% 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
  26.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  863.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% higher
  Commute
  38.2% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher