Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Benton Harbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton Harbor, Michigan is 14.3% cheaper than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $42,849 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton Harbor, Michigan is cheaper than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Benton Harbor
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Benton Harbor, MI
Compared to Kalamazoo, Benton Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher