Cost of Living Calculator - Benton Harbor, Michigan vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 55.6% more expensive than Benton Harbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $149,420 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Benton Harbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
316% more expensive in Portland
than in Benton Harbor, Michigan
Benton Harbor, MI vs Portland, ME
Compared to Benton Harbor, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.6% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  23.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  435.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% higher
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% higher

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