Cincinnati, Ohio vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 13.6% cheaper than Cincinnati, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $43,203 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Cincinnati, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in South Bend
than in Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati, OH vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Cincinnati, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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)
  52.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower