Big Rapids, Michigan vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 0.5% more expensive than Big Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $75,402 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is more expensive than Big Rapids, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
24% more expensive in South Bend
than in Big Rapids, Michigan
Big Rapids, MI vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Big Rapids, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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