Cost of Living Calculator - Columbus, Ohio vs Benton Harbor, Michigan


The cost of living in Benton Harbor, Michigan is 16.8% cheaper than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $99,865 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton Harbor, Michigan is cheaper than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Benton Harbor
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs Benton Harbor, MI
Compared to Columbus, Benton Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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