South Bend, Indiana vs. Brighton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brighton, Michigan is 47.9% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $140,473 in Brighton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brighton, Michigan is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Brighton
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Brighton, MI
Compared to South Bend, Brighton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.9% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  320.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  62.7% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher