Raleigh, North Carolina vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 26.8% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $32,959 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in South Bend
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Raleigh, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower