South Bend, Indiana vs. Ashland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ashland, California is 97.5% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $98,733 in Ashland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ashland, California is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
328% more expensive in Ashland
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Ashland, CA
Compared to South Bend, Ashland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.5% 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
  23.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  700.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  62.4% higher
  Health
  24.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher