Goshen, IN vs South Bend, IN

South Bend is moderately more affordable than Goshen, with a 8.2% lower cost of living index. Goshen scores 78 compared to 73 for South Bend, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Goshen can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Goshen is $1,045/month compared to $1,000/month in South Bend — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: South Bend is more affordable at $124,500 median vs $175,200.

Median household income in Goshen is $55,436 compared to $52,512 in South Bend (+5.6%). The higher salaries in Goshen partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Goshen spend roughly 22.6% of their income on rent, less than the 22.9% in South Bend.