Benton Harbor, Michigan vs. Bloomington, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Illinois is 14.6% more expensive than Benton Harbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $57,302 in Bloomington, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Illinois is more expensive than Benton Harbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Bloomington
than in Benton Harbor, Michigan
Benton Harbor, MI vs. Bloomington, IL
Compared to Benton Harbor, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% higher
      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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  166.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  31.2% lower
  Health
  18.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher