South Bend, Indiana vs. Fontana, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fontana, California is 67.7% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $58,707 in Fontana, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fontana, California is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
244% more expensive in Fontana
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Fontana, CA
Compared to South Bend, Fontana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.7% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  488.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  55.2% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher