Janesville, Wisconsin vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 11.3% cheaper than Janesville, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $44,326 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Janesville, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in South Bend
than in Janesville, Wisconsin
Janesville, WI vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Janesville, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower