Dexter, Michigan vs. Valparaiso, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valparaiso, Indiana is 8.3% cheaper than Dexter, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $45,860 in Valparaiso, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Dexter, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valparaiso, Indiana is cheaper than Dexter, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Valparaiso
than in Dexter, Michigan
Dexter, MI vs. Valparaiso, IN
Compared to Dexter, Valparaiso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  11.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher

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