Kansas City, Missouri vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 14.7% cheaper than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $63,993 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in South Bend
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Kansas City, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower