Ypsilanti, Michigan vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 21.5% cheaper than Ypsilanti, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $44,090 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Ypsilanti, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in South Bend
than in Ypsilanti, Michigan
Ypsilanti, MI vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Ypsilanti, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower