Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs South Bend, Indiana


The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 69.3% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $33,199 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in South Bend
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs South Bend, IN
Compared to San Francisco, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.3% 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
  23.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  51.2% lower
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.8% lower

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