South Bend, Indiana vs. Edwardsville, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Edwardsville, Illinois is 24.0% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $62,000 in Edwardsville, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Edwardsville, Illinois is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Edwardsville
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Edwardsville, IL
Compared to South Bend, Edwardsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% higher
      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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  190.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher