South Bend, Indiana vs. Normal, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Normal, Illinois is 9.7% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $82,300 in Normal, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Normal, Illinois is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Normal
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Normal, IL
Compared to South Bend, Normal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher