Lansing, Michigan vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 4.6% cheaper than Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $107,824 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Lansing, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
16% cheaper in South Bend
than in Lansing, Michigan
Lansing, MI vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Lansing, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower