Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 0.8% more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $50,403 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in South Bend
than in Parkersburg, West Virginia
Parkersburg, WV vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Parkersburg, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% higher
      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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower