Tacoma, Washington vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 36.4% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $22,246 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in South Bend
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Tacoma, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% lower
      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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.2% higher
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% lower