Columbus, Indiana vs. Valparaiso, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valparaiso, Indiana is 21.2% more expensive than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $60,577 in Valparaiso, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valparaiso, Indiana is more expensive than Columbus, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Valparaiso
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs. Valparaiso, IN
Compared to Columbus, Valparaiso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  60.7% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher