Boston, Massachusetts vs. Benton Harbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton Harbor, Michigan is 53.1% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $23,435 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton Harbor, Michigan is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Benton Harbor
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Benton Harbor, MI
Compared to Boston, Benton Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.1% lower
      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
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% lower
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.0% lower