Valparaiso, Indiana vs. East Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Palo Alto, California is 83.0% more expensive than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $137,277 in East Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
215% more expensive in East Palo Alto
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs. East Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Valparaiso, East Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.0% 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
  24.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  332.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  23.9% higher
  Health
  29.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% higher