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


The cost of living in Kankakee, Illinois is 1.6% cheaper than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $49,200 in Kankakee, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kankakee, Illinois is cheaper than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Kankakee
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs Kankakee, IL
Compared to South Bend, Kankakee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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