Bangor, Maine vs. Valparaiso, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valparaiso, Indiana is 20.0% more expensive than Bangor, Maine.

You would need a salary of $174,000 in Valparaiso, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bangor, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valparaiso, Indiana is more expensive than Bangor, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Valparaiso
than in Bangor, Maine
Bangor, ME vs. Valparaiso, IN
Compared to Bangor, Valparaiso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  61.8% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher