Fairfax, Virginia vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 49.4% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $50,607 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in South Bend
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Fairfax, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.4% 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
  21.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  39.5% lower
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% lower