Charlotte, North Carolina vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 24.8% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $49,649 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in South Bend
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Charlotte, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower