South Bend, Indiana vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 141.5% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $60,367 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
596% more expensive in Irvine
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to South Bend, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  141.5% 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
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,171.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  43.8% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher