Linden, Michigan vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 24.5% cheaper than Linden, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $37,726 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Linden, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Linden, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in South Bend
than in Linden, Michigan
Linden, MI vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Linden, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower