Champaign, Illinois vs. Benton Harbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton Harbor, Michigan is 9.2% cheaper than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $45,391 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton Harbor, Michigan is cheaper than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Benton Harbor
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. Benton Harbor, MI
Compared to Champaign, Benton Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% lower
      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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  41.1% higher
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower