Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 28.6% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $57,143 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in South Bend
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Philadelphia, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  45.6% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% lower