Lincoln, Nebraska vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 18.0% cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $73,770 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in South Bend
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Lincoln, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  30.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower