Maricopa, Arizona vs. Valparaiso, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valparaiso, Indiana is 2.6% cheaper than Maricopa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $48,696 in Valparaiso, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Maricopa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valparaiso, Indiana is cheaper than Maricopa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Valparaiso
than in Maricopa, Arizona
Maricopa, AZ vs. Valparaiso, IN
Compared to Maricopa, Valparaiso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% lower
      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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher