Columbia, South Carolina vs. Valparaiso, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valparaiso, Indiana is 19.3% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,645 in Valparaiso, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valparaiso, Indiana is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Valparaiso
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Valparaiso, IN
Compared to Columbia, Valparaiso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher