Cost of Living Calculator - Benton Harbor, Michigan vs Palatine, Illinois


The cost of living in Palatine, Illinois is 51.6% more expensive than Benton Harbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $75,800 in Palatine, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palatine, Illinois is more expensive than Benton Harbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in Palatine
than in Benton Harbor, Michigan
Benton Harbor, MI vs Palatine, IL
Compared to Benton Harbor, Palatine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.6% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  325.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  30.8% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% higher

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