Cost of Living Calculator - South Bend, Indiana vs Chester, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Chester, Pennsylvania is 10.5% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $82,900 in Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Pennsylvania is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
50% more expensive in Chester
than in South Bend, Indiana
South_Bend, IN vs Chester, PA
Compared to South_Bend, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  53.2% higher
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher

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