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


The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 51.9% cheaper than Wilmette, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $24,054 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmette, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Wilmette, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in South Bend
than in Wilmette, Illinois
Wilmette, IL vs South Bend, IN
Compared to Wilmette, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  41.8% lower
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower

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