Cost of Living Calculator - Pontiac, Illinois vs South Bend, Indiana


The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 3.6% more expensive than Pontiac, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $77,693 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Pontiac, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is more expensive than Pontiac, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in South Bend
than in Pontiac, Illinois
Pontiac, IL vs South Bend, IN
Compared to Pontiac, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  23.9% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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