Washington, District of Columbia vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 50.2% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $12,450 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in South Bend
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Washington, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.2% 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
  21.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  42.9% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower