Valparaiso, Indiana vs. Decorah, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decorah, Iowa is 16.0% cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $63,021 in Decorah, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decorah, Iowa is cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Decorah
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs. Decorah, IA
Compared to Valparaiso, Decorah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  46.5% lower
  Health
  41.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower