Tempe, Arizona vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 33.4% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $17,318 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in South Bend
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Tempe, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower