Madison, Wisconsin vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 26.0% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $79,882 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in South Bend
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Madison, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower