Cost of Living Calculator - DeKalb, Illinois vs South Bend, Indiana


The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 10.9% cheaper than DeKalb, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $33,848 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in DeKalb, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than DeKalb, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in South Bend
than in DeKalb, Illinois
Dekalb, IL vs South Bend, IN
Compared to Dekalb, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  24.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower

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