State College, Pennsylvania vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 25.3% cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $134,462 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in South Bend
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to State College, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% lower
      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
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  25.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower