Newark, New Jersey vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 38.9% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $30,537 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in South Bend
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Newark, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% lower
  Commute
  50.5% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% lower