Other Services in South Bend-Mishawaka, IN
Metro Market Score 53.8 (Challenging), ranked #199 of 332 metros. 624 establishments, 4,515 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national other services average.
South Bend-Mishawaka stands out for high other services labor costs. Wage competitiveness hits 75.3 (above the 70th percentile of metros), and year-over-year wage pressure at 56.4 signals continued increases. Plan for higher payroll if entering this market.
624 Other Services Firms in South Bend-Mishawaka
South Bend-Mishawaka vs Indiana Statewide
How this metro's other services market compares to Indiana overall. The state ranks #5/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | South Bend-Mishawaka | IN Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 53.8 Challenging | 33.9 Moderate |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #199 of 332 metros | #5 of 51 states |
Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.
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Other Services Metros With Similar Conditions
Metros within 5 points of South Bend-Mishawaka's 53.8 score. Useful when comparing markets with comparable entry profiles.
Other Services in States Bordering Indiana
State-level entry risk for other services in adjacent states. Use this to weigh cross-border options.
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State-level entry risk reports for other services across all 51 markets, sorted by rank.
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.