What is a pro or con of living in South Bend, Indianacompared to Michigan City, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 8% more expensive in South Bend.

What salary do I need to live in South Bend, Indiana copmared to Michigan City, Indiana?

A salary of $70,000 in Michigan City, Indiana should increase to $70,755 in South Bend, Indiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MICHIGAN CITY vs. SOUTH BEND
Cost of Living Comparison

Michigan City, Indiana vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 1.1% more expensive than Michigan City, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $70,755 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Michigan City, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is more expensive than Michigan City, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in South Bend
than in Michigan City, Indiana

Michigan City, IN vs. South Bend, IN

Compared to Michigan City, South Bend is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

27.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.8% higher

Commute

1.9% lower

Health

3.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Michigan City, Indiana vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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Michigan City, IN vs. South Bend, IN

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