Naperville, Illinois vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 38.4% cheaper than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $147,783 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in South Bend
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Naperville, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.4% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  39.2% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower