Barrington, Illinois vs. Benton Harbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton Harbor, Michigan is 43.0% cheaper than Barrington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $79,762 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Barrington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton Harbor, Michigan is cheaper than Barrington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Benton Harbor
than in Barrington, Illinois
Barrington, IL vs. Benton Harbor, MI
Compared to Barrington, Benton Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.0% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  26.3% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower