Aiken, South Carolina vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 13.1% cheaper than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $86,906 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in South Bend
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Aiken, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower