Sacramento, California vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 38.3% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $75,247 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in South Bend
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Sacramento, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower