Phoenix, Arizona vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 31.0% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $68,997 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in South Bend
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Phoenix, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  34.5% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower