Downers Grove, Illinois vs. Benton Harbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton Harbor, Michigan is 37.5% cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $31,261 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton Harbor, Michigan is cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Benton Harbor
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers_Grove, IL vs. Benton_Harbor, MI
Compared to Downers_Grove, Benton_Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower