Benton Harbor, Michigan vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 4.3% more expensive than Benton Harbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $52,156 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is more expensive than Benton Harbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in South Bend
than in Benton Harbor, Michigan
Benton_Harbor, MI vs. South_Bend, IN
Compared to Benton_Harbor, South_Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher