Columbus, Indiana vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 9.9% cheaper than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $94,651 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Columbus, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in South Bend
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Columbus, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower