in our guides
01 · the verdict
the verdict
$12
pricier each month than South Bend
A small premium for Dayton. Worth it only if the rest of the city earns it back.
02 · the money
a quick ledger.
01rent
$1,321/mo
5% cheaper than South Bend(vs $1,391/mo)
02state income tax
3.99%
$82/mo more in state tax than South Bend
vs 3% in South Bend
03after rent
$6,680/mo
$12 less than South Bend
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
04a house here
$139k
40% cheaper than South Bend
vs $230k in South Bend
05metro size
808k
vs 324k in South Bend
03 · the life
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in dayton.
South Bend keeps to 157 pleasant days a year.
A similar weekend lineup to South Bend.
·outdoorscore
62/100
17% higher than South Bend
vs 53/100 in South Bend
Closest outdoor draw: Sycamore State Park, 9.9 mi.
·walk score®
89/100
9% higher than South Bend
vs 82/100 in South Bend
·nonstops
16
78% more than South Bend
vs 9 nonstops in South Bend
04 · see also
same energy as dayton, different zip code:
