South Bend, Indiana vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 262.5% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $206,644 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
923% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to South Bend, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  262.5% 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
  24.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2,399.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% lower
  Commute
  100.5% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher