Rutherfordton, North Carolina vs. Benton Harbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benton Harbor, Michigan is 15.5% cheaper than Rutherfordton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $42,244 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Rutherfordton, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton Harbor, Michigan is cheaper than Rutherfordton, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Benton Harbor
than in Rutherfordton, North Carolina
Rutherfordton, NC vs. Benton Harbor, MI
Compared to Rutherfordton, Benton Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  25.8% higher
  Health
  25.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher