

Moving from Niles to South Bend
Moving from Niles to South Bend: +$32/mo after tax & rent
NilesSouth BendAbout 32 miles apart, close enough to drive.
- South Bend leaves you more
- Rent under 30% of pay
$2,255/mo in South Bend. $2,223/mo in Niles. +$384 a year.
Niles
$2,223
left each month
South Bend
$2,255
+$32 vs Niles
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Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 709 households moved Niles → South Bend (about 1,292 people, average AGI $64,894). 656 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
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| Per month | Niles | South Bend |
|---|---|---|
| Take-home | $5,140 | $5,174 |
| Rent | $1,000 | $1,005 |
| All other costs | $1,917 | $1,914 |
| Left over | $2,223 | $2,255 |
Left over each month is take-home pay minus rent and the rest of the bills. The gap between Niles and South Bend changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this · Leftover vs a COL index · Why a cheaper COL% can still lose leftover.
What the move itself costs
About 38 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,550–$2,900
- Container or pod
- $1,050–$1,950
- Rent a truck
- $350–$650
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Questions
Is South Bend cheaper than Niles after tax and rent?
For one adult in a one-bedroom, South Bend leaves about $32 more a month. A one-bedroom is about $1,000 in Niles and $1,005 in South Bend.
Does South Bend have state income tax?
South Bend is in Indiana, which taxes wage income, plus a local wage tax of 1.50%.
Did people actually move from Niles to South Bend?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.