Benton Harbor, Michigan vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 49.4% more expensive than Benton Harbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $97,093 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Benton Harbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
162% more expensive in Chicago
than in Benton Harbor, Michigan
Benton Harbor, MI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Benton Harbor, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.4% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  296.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  41.5% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher