South Bend, Indiana vs. Lake Zurich, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Zurich, Illinois is 44.4% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $108,300 in Lake Zurich, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Zurich, Illinois is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Lake Zurich
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Lake Zurich, IL
Compared to South Bend, Lake Zurich is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  384.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  23.6% higher
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% higher