Petaluma, California vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 53.7% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $23,148 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in South Bend
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Petaluma, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.7% 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
  19.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  31.7% lower
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower