Brookline, Massachusetts vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 63.1% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $27,682 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in South Bend
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Brookline, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.1% 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
  23.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% lower
  Commute
  37.9% lower
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower