New Berlin, WI vs South Bend, IN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
New Berlin
72.6
#861 nationally
South Bend
74.2
#628 nationally
New Berlin leads in crime level (1.7 vs 26.4). South Bend leads in walk score (42 vs 19). New Berlin leads in median household income ($94,769 vs $49,056).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Berlin, WI | South Bend, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#861) | 74.2 (#628) |
| Population | 40,260 | 103,395 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $461,638 | $202,170 |
| Median Household Income | $94,769 | $49,056 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 26.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.8 | D+1.5 |
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72.6 Score
New Berlin, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$461,638
Population
40,260
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
Midwest
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74.2 Score
South Bend, IN
Mid-size Indiana city with community character
Median Home
$202,170
Population
103,395
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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