Durham, North Carolina vs. Valparaiso, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valparaiso, Indiana is 3.4% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $77,538 in Valparaiso, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valparaiso, Indiana is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
32% more expensive in Valparaiso
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Valparaiso, IN
Compared to Durham, Valparaiso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  32.6% higher
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher