Berkeley, California vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 68.5% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $15,736 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in South Bend
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Berkeley, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.5% 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
  21.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower

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