South Bend, Indiana vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 104.5% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $224,987 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
305% more expensive in Boston
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Boston, MA
Compared to South Bend, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  104.5% higher
      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
  24.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  786.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.4% higher
  Commute
  70.7% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  38.8% higher