Joliet, Illinois vs. Benton Harbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton Harbor, Michigan is 14.5% cheaper than Joliet, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,747 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Joliet, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton Harbor, Michigan is cheaper than Joliet, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Benton Harbor
than in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet, IL vs. Benton_Harbor, MI
Compared to Joliet, Benton_Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher