Simi Valley, California vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 50.6% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $20,405 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in South Bend
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Simi Valley, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.6% 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
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower