Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Claus, Indiana vs Bedford, Indiana


The cost of living in Bedford, Indiana is 12.5% cheaper than Santa Claus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $65,659 in Bedford, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Claus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bedford, Indiana is cheaper than Santa Claus, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Bedford
than in Santa Claus, Indiana
Santa_Claus, IN vs Bedford, IN
Compared to Santa_Claus, Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower

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