Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, Maryland vs South Bend, Indiana


The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 36.6% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $44,379 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in South Bend
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs South Bend, IN
Compared to Columbia, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% lower

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