Decatur, Indiana vs. Valparaiso, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valparaiso, Indiana is 33.5% more expensive than Decatur, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $66,755 in Valparaiso, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valparaiso, Indiana is more expensive than Decatur, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Valparaiso
than in Decatur, Indiana
Decatur, IN vs. Valparaiso, IN
Compared to Decatur, Valparaiso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  67.4% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher