What is a pro or con of living in South Bend, Indianacompared to Alexandria, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 72% cheaper in South Bend.

What salary do I need to live in South Bend, Indiana copmared to Alexandria, Virginia?

A salary of $65,510 in Alexandria, Virginia could decrease to $35,020 in South Bend, Indiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALEXANDRIA vs. SOUTH BEND
Cost of Living Comparison

Alexandria, Virginia vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 46.5% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $35,020 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in South Bend
than in Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria, VA vs. South Bend, IN

Compared to Alexandria, South Bend is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

46.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

20.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

87.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.9% lower

Commute

40.1% lower

Health

8.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

15.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Alexandria, Virginia vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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Alexandria, VA vs. South Bend, IN

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