Chesterton, Indiana vs. Valparaiso, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valparaiso, Indiana is 1.1% more expensive than Chesterton, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $65,717 in Valparaiso, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesterton, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valparaiso, Indiana is more expensive than Chesterton, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Valparaiso
than in Chesterton, Indiana
Chesterton, IN vs. Valparaiso, IN
Compared to Chesterton, Valparaiso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower