Kansas City, Missouri vs. Benton Harbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton Harbor, Michigan is 18.2% cheaper than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $58,076 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton Harbor, Michigan is cheaper than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Benton Harbor
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Benton Harbor, MI
Compared to Kansas City, Benton Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower

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