Lima, Ohio vs. Benton Harbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton Harbor, Michigan is 1.1% cheaper than Lima, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $49,450 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Lima, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton Harbor, Michigan is cheaper than Lima, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Benton Harbor
than in Lima, Ohio
Lima, OH vs. Benton Harbor, MI
Compared to Lima, Benton Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  37.5% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower