Valparaiso, Indiana vs. Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina is 2.6% more expensive than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $51,290 in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina is more expensive than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Fuquay-Varina
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs. Fuquay Varina, NC
Compared to Valparaiso, Fuquay Varina is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower