South Bend-Mishawaka Metro Area, IN Cost of Living


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South Bend-Mishawaka cost of living score
79.9
Less expensive
20.1% lower
than the US average
4.5% lower
than the Indiana average
South Bend-Mishawaka Indi Metro Area, Indiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 79.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.1% lower than the U.S. average and 4.5% higher than the average for Indiana.

South Bend-Mishawaka Metro Area, IN

Housing costs in South Bend-Mishawaka?
A typical home costs $192,700, which is 43.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 13.0% less expensive than the average Indiana home, at $221,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in South Bend-Mishawaka costs $1,070 per month, which is 25.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.4% more than the state average of $980.

Can I afford South Bend-Mishawaka?
To live comfortably in South Bend-Mishawaka Indi Metro Area, Indiana, a minimum annual income of $37,080 for a family, and $35,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about South Bend-Mishawaka?
The cost of living in South Bend-Mishawaka, IN Metro Area is 79.9 compared to the US average of 100. This lower cost of living reflects in the median home value as well, with a house median value in the area at $192,700 compared to the US average of $338,100. This allows those looking to purchase a home in this area to do so at a much lower cost than other areas around the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSouth Bend-MishawakaIndianaUnited States
  79.983.7100.0
  91.392.9100
  93.494.4100.0
  55.963.8100.0
  $192,700$221,600$338,100
  92.5%97.2%100.0%
  82.485.4100.0
  95.4102.0100.0

   100=National Average

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