Oak Ridge, Tennessee vs. Benton Harbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton Harbor, Michigan is 15.4% cheaper than Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $63,441 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton Harbor, Michigan is cheaper than Oak Ridge, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Benton Harbor
than in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Oak Ridge, TN vs. Benton Harbor, MI
Compared to Oak Ridge, Benton Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  15.2% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower