Monterey, California vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 57.1% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $32,161 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in South Bend
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Monterey, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.1% 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
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  34.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower