Hammond, Indiana vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 7.9% cheaper than Hammond, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $39,619 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Hammond, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Hammond, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
16% cheaper in South Bend
than in Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, IN vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Hammond, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower