Charles City, Iowa vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 6.2% more expensive than Charles City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $53,116 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Charles City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is more expensive than Charles City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in South Bend
than in Charles City, Iowa
Charles City, IA vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Charles City, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  23.3% higher
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower