Cost of Living Calculator - Newton, Iowa vs South Bend, Indiana


The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 0.8% more expensive than Newton, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $78,629 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is more expensive than Newton, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in South Bend
than in Newton, Iowa
Newton, IA vs South Bend, IN
Compared to Newton, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% higher
      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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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