Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 39.4% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $49,677 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in South Bend
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Gaithersburg, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  19.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  43.3% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower