South Bend, Indiana vs. Sandusky, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sandusky, Ohio is 12.3% cheaper than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $43,867 in Sandusky, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sandusky, Ohio is cheaper than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Sandusky
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Sandusky, OH
Compared to South Bend, Sandusky is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% lower
      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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher