Baltimore, Maryland vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 17.9% cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $56,681 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in South Bend
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Baltimore, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  37.9% lower
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower