Waltham, Massachusetts vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 49.7% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $25,134 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in South Bend
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. South_Bend, IN
Compared to Waltham, South_Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.7% 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
  20.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% lower
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.0% lower