South Bend, Indiana vs. Fords, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fords, New Jersey is 56.3% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $78,133 in Fords, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fords, 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
124% more expensive in Fords
than in South Bend, Indiana
South_Bend, IN vs. Fords, NJ
Compared to South_Bend, Fords is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.3% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  336.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.6% higher
  Commute
  76.6% higher
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% higher

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