Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 6.9% cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $46,526 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in South Bend
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Fort Wayne, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower