South Bend, Indiana vs. East Chicago, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Chicago, Indiana is 0.9% cheaper than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $49,533 in East Chicago, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Chicago, Indiana is cheaper than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in East Chicago
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. East Chicago, IN
Compared to South Bend, East Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher