New Orleans, Louisiana vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 26.2% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $73,819 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in South Bend
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to New Orleans, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  41.7% lower
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower