Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Benton Harbor, Michigan


The cost of living in Benton Harbor, Michigan is 29.8% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $52,661 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benton Harbor, Michigan is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Benton Harbor
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Benton Harbor, MI
Compared to Salem, Benton Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower

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