Cape Girardeau, Missouri vs. Valparaiso, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valparaiso, Indiana is 23.8% more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $148,600 in Valparaiso, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valparaiso, Indiana is more expensive than Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Valparaiso
than in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Cape Girardeau, MO vs. Valparaiso, IN
Compared to Cape Girardeau, Valparaiso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  59.3% higher
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher