Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Benton Harbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton Harbor, Michigan is 31.5% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $51,357 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton Harbor, Michigan is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Benton Harbor
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Benton Harbor, MI
Compared to Philadelphia, Benton Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower