South Bend, Indiana vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 113.9% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $1,069,333 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
414% more expensive in San Diego
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to South Bend, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.9% 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
  22.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  849.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  55.7% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher