Pasadena, California vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 59.6% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $20,183 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in South Bend
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Pasadena, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.6% 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)
  91.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  50.4% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower