San Francisco, California vs. Benton Harbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton Harbor, Michigan is 70.5% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $20,627 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton Harbor, Michigan is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Benton Harbor
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Benton Harbor, MI
Compared to San Francisco, Benton Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.5% 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
  22.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.9% lower