Tumwater, Washington vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 31.2% cheaper than Tumwater, Washington.

You would need a salary of $120,413 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tumwater, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Tumwater, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in South Bend
than in Tumwater, Washington
Tumwater, WA vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Tumwater, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% higher
  Commute
  15.6% lower
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower