Seattle, Washington vs. Benton Harbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton Harbor, Michigan is 57.2% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $34,279 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton Harbor, Michigan is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Benton Harbor
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Benton Harbor, MI
Compared to Seattle, Benton Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.2% 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
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.9% higher
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% lower