What is a pro or con of living in South Bend, Washingtoncompared to Ferndale, California?

Median Home Cost is 45% cheaper in South Bend.

What salary do I need to live in South Bend, Washington copmared to Ferndale, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Ferndale, California could decrease to $35,000 in South Bend, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FERNDALE vs. SOUTH BEND
Cost of Living Comparison

Ferndale, California vs. South Bend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Washington is 30.0% cheaper than Ferndale, California.

You would need a salary of $35,000 in South Bend, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Ferndale, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Bend, Washington is cheaper than Ferndale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in South Bend
than in Ferndale, California

Ferndale, CA vs. South Bend, WA

Compared to Ferndale, South Bend is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

60.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

27.9% lower

Commute

4.3% lower

Health

9.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Ferndale, California vs. South Bend, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ferndale, CA vs. South Bend, WA

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