Valparaiso, Indiana vs. Summerville, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Summerville, South Carolina is 1.4% cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $167,639 in Summerville, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Summerville, South Carolina is cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
17% cheaper in Summerville
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs. Summerville, SC
Compared to Valparaiso, Summerville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower