Cost of Living Calculator - Costa Mesa, California vs South Bend, Indiana


The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 57.8% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $126,547 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in South Bend
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs South Bend, IN
Compared to Costa Mesa, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.8% 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
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower

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