Cost of Living Calculator - Grinnell, Iowa vs South Bend, Indiana


The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 5.3% cheaper than Grinnell, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $71,025 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Grinnell, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Grinnell, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in South Bend
than in Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell, IA vs South Bend, IN
Compared to Grinnell, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  19.3% higher
  Health
  22.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower

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