What is a pro or con of living in Elizabeth, New Jerseycompared to South Bend, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 172% more expensive in Elizabeth.

What salary do I need to live in Elizabeth, New Jersey copmared to South Bend, Indiana?

A salary of $75,000 in South Bend, Indiana should increase to $119,900 in Elizabeth, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SOUTH BEND vs. ELIZABETH
Cost of Living Comparison

South Bend, Indiana vs. Elizabeth, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elizabeth, New Jersey is 59.9% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $119,900 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Elizabeth, New Jersey is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in Elizabeth
than in South Bend, Indiana

South Bend, IN vs. Elizabeth, NJ

Compared to South Bend, Elizabeth is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

59.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

16.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

328.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

26.7% higher

Commute

81.7% higher

Health

4.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

14.9% higher

Cost of Food

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South Bend, Indiana vs. Elizabeth, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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South Bend, IN vs. Elizabeth, NJ

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