Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs South Bend, Indiana


The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 61.8% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $0 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in South Bend
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs South Bend, IN
Compared to Carlsbad, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.8% 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
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  38.5% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower

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