South Bend, IN vs Terre Haute, IN

Terre Haute is moderately more affordable than South Bend, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. South Bend scores 73 compared to 66 for Terre Haute, 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 South Bend is $1,000/month compared to $877/month in Terre Haute — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Terre Haute is more affordable at $109,500 median vs $124,500.

Median household income in South Bend is $52,512 compared to $41,960 in Terre Haute (+25.1%). 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 South Bend spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, less than the 25.1% in Terre Haute.