Ithaca, Michigan vs. Benton Harbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton Harbor, Michigan is 3.5% cheaper than Ithaca, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $48,255 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton Harbor, Michigan is cheaper than Ithaca, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Benton Harbor
than in Ithaca, Michigan
Ithaca, MI vs. Benton Harbor, MI
Compared to Ithaca, Benton Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower