Montgomery, Alabama vs. South Bend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Washington is 4.1% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $78,105 in South Bend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Washington is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in South Bend
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs. South Bend, WA
Compared to Montgomery, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% higher
      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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.4% lower
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher