South Bend, Indiana vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 477.1% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $432,800 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1819% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to South Bend, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  477.1% 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
  38.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4,237.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  82.1% higher
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher