South Bend, Indiana vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 225.3% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $65,067 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
664% more expensive in San Francisco
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to South Bend, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  225.3% 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
  30.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,927.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  104.9% higher
  Health
  22.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.6% higher