What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to South Bend, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 298% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to South Bend, Indiana?

A salary of $50,000 in South Bend, Indiana should increase to $100,400 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SOUTH BEND vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

South Bend, Indiana vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 100.8% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $100,400 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
298% more expensive in Washington
than in South Bend, Indiana

South Bend, IN vs. Washington, DC

Compared to South Bend, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

100.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

27.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

719.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.3% higher

Commute

75.3% higher

Health

2.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

13.7% higher

Cost of Food

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South Bend, Indiana vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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South Bend, IN vs. Washington, DC

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