Springfield, Illinois vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 0.5% cheaper than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $34,814 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in South Bend
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Springfield, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher