Carroll, NE vs South Bend, NE

Carroll is moderately more affordable than South Bend, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Carroll scores 66 compared to 70 for South Bend, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Bend can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Carroll is $881/month compared to $925/month in South Bend — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Carroll is more affordable at $94,300 median vs $114,700.

Median household income in Carroll is $56,563 compared to $62,188 in South Bend (-9%). While South Bend is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Carroll spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in South Bend.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.2°F vs 51.2°F). South Bend receives more rainfall at 32.3" per year compared to 27" in Carroll.