Valparaiso, Indiana vs. Ontario, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ontario, California is 25.9% more expensive than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $88,125 in Ontario, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ontario, California is more expensive than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Ontario
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs. Ontario, CA
Compared to Valparaiso, Ontario is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  3.3% higher
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower