South Bend, Indiana vs. Lancaster, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, New York is 17.6% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $88,200 in Lancaster, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, New York is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Lancaster
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Lancaster, NY
Compared to South Bend, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  221.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower