Iowa City, Iowa vs. Valparaiso, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valparaiso, Indiana is 15.6% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $150,275 in Valparaiso, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valparaiso, Indiana is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Valparaiso
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Valparaiso, IN
Compared to Iowa City, Valparaiso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  62.8% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower