Carol Stream, Illinois vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 27.7% cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $36,127 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in South Bend
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Carol Stream, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower