South Bend, Indiana vs. Columbus, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Indiana is 10.9% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $55,467 in Columbus, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Indiana is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Columbus
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Columbus, IN
Compared to South Bend, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher