Arvada, Colorado vs. Valparaiso, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valparaiso, Indiana is 23.5% cheaper than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $38,269 in Valparaiso, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valparaiso, Indiana is cheaper than Arvada, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Valparaiso
than in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO vs. Valparaiso, IN
Compared to Arvada, Valparaiso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower

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