Dayton, Ohio vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 5.5% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $89,662 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in South Bend
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Dayton, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% higher
      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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower