South Bend, Indiana vs. Trenton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Trenton, New Jersey is 28.9% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $64,467 in Trenton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Trenton, 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
55% more expensive in Trenton
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Trenton, NJ
Compared to South Bend, Trenton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.0% higher
  Commute
  35.6% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher