Austin, Texas vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 42.0% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $43,470 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in South Bend
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Austin, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower