What is a pro or con of living in Indianapolis, Indianacompared to South Bend, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 37% more expensive in Indianapolis.

What salary do I need to live in Indianapolis, Indiana copmared to South Bend, Indiana?

A salary of $100,000 in South Bend, Indiana should increase to $113,200 in Indianapolis, Indiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SOUTH BEND vs. INDIANAPOLIS
Cost of Living Comparison

South Bend, Indiana vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana is 13.2% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $113,200 in Indianapolis, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Indianapolis, Indiana is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Indianapolis
than in South Bend, Indiana

South Bend, IN vs. Indianapolis, IN

Compared to South Bend, Indianapolis is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

110.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.7% higher

Commute

17.6% higher

Health

7.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.5% higher

Cost of Food

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South Bend, Indiana vs. Indianapolis, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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South Bend, IN vs. Indianapolis, IN

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