Benton Harbor, Michigan vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 145.1% more expensive than Benton Harbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $245,063 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Benton Harbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
742% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Benton Harbor, Michigan
Benton Harbor, MI vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Benton Harbor, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  145.1% 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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,092.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  68.8% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher