Zip 49022 (Benton Harbor, MI) Cost of Living


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United States / Michigan / Niles Metro Area / Berrien County / No City / Benton Harbor (zip 49022)

Benton Harbor cost of living score
88.1
Less expensive
11.9% lower
than the US average
3.7% lower
than the Michigan average
Benton Harbor (zip 49022), Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 88.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 11.9% lower than the U.S. average and 3.7% higher than the average for Michigan.

Zip 49022 (Benton Harbor, MI)

Housing costs in Benton Harbor?
A typical home costs $120,500, which is 64.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 44.9% less expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Benton Harbor costs $900 per month, which is 37.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 22.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Benton Harbor?
To live comfortably in Benton Harbor (zip 49022), Michigan, a minimum annual income of $23,040 for a family, and $27,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Benton Harbor?
The cost of living in 49022 Benton Harbor, MI is relatively low when compared to the national average. The median home value in the area is $83,600, which is much lower than a corresponding median of $231,200 for the rest of the US. Renting a one-bedroom apartment in the city center costs an average of $596 per month while outside of downtown it's slightly lower at $507 per month. Other essential expenses such as groceries, health care and transportation are also below the national averages.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBenton HarborMichiganUnited States
  88.191.5100.0
  90.293.4100
  92.184.8100.0
  45.071.2100.0
  $120,500$218,700$338,100
  94.2%100.1%100.0%
  94.9115.1100.0
  94.595.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I moved to the area from out of state and been here for about 7 years. I've lived in the Midwest all my life and unfortunately, the southwest Michigan area does not  More

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