Royal City, Washington vs. Benton Harbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton Harbor, Michigan is 19.5% cheaper than Royal City, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,258 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal City, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton Harbor, Michigan is cheaper than Royal City, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Benton Harbor
than in Royal City, Washington
Royal City, WA vs. Benton Harbor, MI
Compared to Royal City, Benton Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  30.4% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower