Cost of Living Calculator - Portage, Indiana vs South Bend, Indiana


The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 20.4% cheaper than Portage, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $59,727 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Portage, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in South Bend
than in Portage, Indiana
Portage, IN vs South Bend, IN
Compared to Portage, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  34.9% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower

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