Cheapest Cities Near South Bend (2026)

South Bend has a cost of living index of 82 (US avg = 100). Here are 8 more affordable metros to consider as alternatives.

More affordable alternatives

1
Flint, MI6% cheaper
COL: 771BR: $880/moSave $170/mo on rent
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2
McAllen, TX5% cheaper
COL: 781BR: $950/moSave $100/mo on rent
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3
Jackson, MS4% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $1,000/moSave $50/mo on rent
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4
Springfield, MO4% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $950/moSave $100/mo on rent
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5
Laredo, TX4% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $950/moSave $100/mo on rent
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6
Evansville, IN2% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $990/moSave $60/mo on rent
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7
Topeka, KS2% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $940/moSave $110/mo on rent
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8
El Paso, TX2% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $1,050/moSave $0/mo on rent
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South Bend at a glance

82
COL index
100 = US avg
$1,050
1BR rent
per month
$195K
Home price
median
3.2%
State tax
income

Cities with similar cost of living

Mobile, ALCOL: 82Little Rock, ARCOL: 82Rockford, ILCOL: 82Wichita, KSCOL: 82

COL index sourced from Numbeo, Zillow, and BLS data · Q1 2026 · For general guidance only