Hesston, Kansas vs. Valparaiso, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valparaiso, Indiana is 18.4% more expensive than Hesston, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $118,449 in Valparaiso, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Hesston, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valparaiso, Indiana is more expensive than Hesston, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Valparaiso
than in Hesston, Kansas
Hesston, KS vs. Valparaiso, IN
Compared to Hesston, Valparaiso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  37.1% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher