Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 14.3% cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $25,714 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in South Bend
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Tuscaloosa, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% lower

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