South Bend, IN Cost of Living


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South Bend cost of living score
79
Less expensive
21.0% lower
than the US average
5.6% lower
than the Indiana average
South Bend, Indiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 21.0% lower than the U.S. average and 5.6% higher than the average for Indiana.

South Bend, IN

Housing costs in South Bend?
A typical home costs $161,900, which is 52.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.9% less expensive than the average Indiana home, at $221,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in South Bend costs $1,110 per month, which is 22.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 11.7% more than the state average of $980.

Can I afford South Bend?
To live comfortably in South Bend, Indiana, a minimum annual income of $30,960 for a family, and $37,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about South Bend?
South Bend offers up an interesting option for those seeking a more affordable living solution situated somewhere within Northern Indiana's Saint Joseph County consisting of median house prices hovering close to $113K while rent steps in a bit closer to $1,000 - 1,200 depending upon desired amenities - notably cheaper compared to other cities like Elkhart or Fort Wayne which are placed further down south. Grocery stores equally remain mostly on par with United States figures thanks largely to local taxes & regulations while sales tax totals out to 7%.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSouth BendIndianaUnited States
  79.083.7100.0
  89.692.9100
  93.594.4100.0
  47.563.8100.0
  $161,900$221,600$338,100
  89.6%97.2%100.0%
  77.285.4100.0
  94.9102.0100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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When it comes to standard of living, neighborhoods, safety, schools, wage earners and tax dollar contributing citizens Mishawaka hands down, will always made better  More

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Moving here is much harder than growing up here, I know from many people I've talked to. When you grow up here you learn how to interact with people, everyone will seem  More

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I’ve lived in the city for 4 years now and have honestly had a good experience so far. I live in a quite neighborhood and have had no issues with crime or violence.  More

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