Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 16.2% cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $41,899 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in South Bend
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Grand Rapids, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower