Mattoon, Illinois vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 9.6% more expensive than Mattoon, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,825 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Mattoon, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is more expensive than Mattoon, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in South Bend
than in Mattoon, Illinois
Mattoon, IL vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Mattoon, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% higher
      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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  27.4% higher
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower