Manhattan, New York vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 66.1% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $16,938 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in South Bend
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Manhattan, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.1% 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
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.4% lower
  Commute
  52.0% lower
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  37.8% lower