Evanston, Illinois vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 39.1% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $88,271 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in South Bend
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Evanston, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  39.9% lower
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower