Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 7.3% cheaper than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $23,177 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in South Bend
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Cedar Falls, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  26.1% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower