Crestwood, Illinois vs. Valparaiso, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valparaiso, Indiana is 4.6% more expensive than Crestwood, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,826 in Valparaiso, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Crestwood, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valparaiso, Indiana is more expensive than Crestwood, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Valparaiso
than in Crestwood, Illinois
Crestwood, IL vs. Valparaiso, IN
Compared to Crestwood, Valparaiso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower