Imperial, Missouri vs. Valparaiso, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valparaiso, Indiana is 7.3% more expensive than Imperial, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $53,674 in Valparaiso, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Imperial, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valparaiso, Indiana is more expensive than Imperial, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Valparaiso
than in Imperial, Missouri
Imperial, MO vs. Valparaiso, IN
Compared to Imperial, Valparaiso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher