Houston, Texas vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 21.5% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $78,534 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in South Bend
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Houston, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower