Santa Clara, California vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 68.1% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $95,704 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in South Bend
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Santa Clara, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.1% 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
  22.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  45.1% lower
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower