El Centro, California vs. Valparaiso, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valparaiso, Indiana is 2.1% more expensive than El Centro, California.

You would need a salary of $119,489 in Valparaiso, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in El Centro, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valparaiso, Indiana is more expensive than El Centro, California
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
33% more expensive in Valparaiso
than in El Centro, California
El Centro, CA vs. Valparaiso, IN
Compared to El Centro, Valparaiso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  30.0% higher
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher