San Jose, California vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 65.1% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $20,930 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in South Bend
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to San Jose, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.1% 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
  21.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  48.9% lower
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower