South Bend, Indiana vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 10.4% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $60,720 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Kansas City
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to South Bend, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  18.1% higher
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher