Cost of Living Calculator - Monroe, North Carolina vs South Bend, Indiana


The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 20.6% cheaper than Monroe, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $87,397 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Monroe, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in South Bend
than in Monroe, North Carolina
Monroe, NC vs South Bend, IN
Compared to Monroe, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower

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