Naperville, Illinois vs. Valparaiso, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valparaiso, Indiana is 17.2% cheaper than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $95,172 in Valparaiso, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valparaiso, Indiana is cheaper than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Valparaiso
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs. Valparaiso, IN
Compared to Naperville, Valparaiso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower