South Bend-Mishawaka Albany

Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources

Verdict
Unfavorable
Cost Index: 92.9 → 102.1
Rent Delta: +$208/mo

Pros of Moving

  • + $2K higher median salary

Cons of Moving

  • - 9% higher cost of living
  • - $208/mo more expensive rent (2BR)
  • - Higher student-teacher ratios
  • - More environmental violations
Dimension
South Bend-Mishawaka
Albany
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 92.9
RPP 102.1
South Bend-Mishawaka
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$1,292/mo
$1,500/mo
South Bend-Mishawaka
💼 Wages
$59,920
$62,273
Albany
🔒 Crime
310 per 100K
333 per 100K
South Bend-Mishawaka
🎓 Schools
16.1:1
18.2:1
South Bend-Mishawaka
👶 Childcare
N/A
$12,639/yr
Tie
🌿 Environment
1467 violations
2578 violations
South Bend-Mishawaka

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Data: BEA (cost of living), HUD (rent), BLS (wages), FBI (crime), NCES (schools), DOL (childcare), EPA (environment)