Evanston, Illinois vs. Valparaiso, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valparaiso, Indiana is 18.2% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $40,909 in Valparaiso, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valparaiso, Indiana is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Valparaiso
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Valparaiso, IN
Compared to Evanston, Valparaiso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower

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