For most of us, living in these high end South Bend neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in Indiana. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in South Bend for 2026, sorted by overall cost of living which includes: groceries, goods and services, real estate and rent prices. In case you’re wondering, the cost of living average for all cities across the nation is 100.

Population 1,267
22%
Cost of Living Index 102 vs 84
22% higher than South Bend
Population 4,803
21%
Cost of Living Index 101 vs 84
21% higher than South Bend
Population 1,574
17%
Cost of Living Index 98 vs 84
17% higher than South Bend
Population 1,407
14%
Cost of Living Index 96 vs 84
14% higher than South Bend
Population 249
13%
Cost of Living Index 95 vs 84
13% higher than South Bend
Population 695
10%
Cost of Living Index 93 vs 84
10% higher than South Bend
Population 1,108
9%
Cost of Living Index 92 vs 84
9% higher than South Bend
Population 352
7%
Cost of Living Index 90 vs 84
7% higher than South Bend
Population 2,420
6%
Cost of Living Index 89 vs 84
6% higher than South Bend
Population 935
4%
Cost of Living Index 88 vs 84
4% higher than South Bend
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