Gary, Indiana vs. Valparaiso, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valparaiso, Indiana is 38.3% more expensive than Gary, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $103,704 in Valparaiso, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Gary, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valparaiso, Indiana is more expensive than Gary, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
279% more expensive in Valparaiso
than in Gary, Indiana
Gary, IN vs. Valparaiso, IN
Compared to Gary, Valparaiso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  379.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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