Hampstead, North Carolina vs. Valparaiso, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valparaiso, Indiana is 3.4% cheaper than Hampstead, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $72,414 in Valparaiso, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Hampstead, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valparaiso, Indiana is cheaper than Hampstead, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Valparaiso
than in Hampstead, North Carolina
Hampstead, NC vs. Valparaiso, IN
Compared to Hampstead, Valparaiso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  23.9% higher
  Health
  23.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher