South Bend, Indiana vs. Niles, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Niles, Michigan is 7.3% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $38,640 in Niles, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Niles, Michigan 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 Niles
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Niles, MI
Compared to South Bend, Niles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  27.5% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher