Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs South Bend, Indiana


The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 16.9% cheaper than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $62,293 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in South Bend
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs South Bend, IN
Compared to Ames, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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