East St. Louis, Illinois vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 4.6% more expensive than East St. Louis, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $78,452 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in East St. Louis, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is more expensive than East St. Louis, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in South Bend
than in East St. Louis, Illinois
East St. Louis, IL vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to East St. Louis, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower