South Bend, Indiana vs. Somerset, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerset, New Jersey is 66.9% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $125,200 in Somerset, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerset, New Jersey is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Somerset
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Somerset, NJ
Compared to South Bend, Somerset is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.9% 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
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  361.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% higher
  Commute
  84.3% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.3% higher