Melbourne, Florida vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 20.6% cheaper than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $80,244 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in South Bend
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Melbourne, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  7.4% lower
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower