Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Valparaiso, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valparaiso, Indiana is 18.7% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $237,456 in Valparaiso, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valparaiso, Indiana is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Valparaiso
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Valparaiso, IN
Compared to Indianapolis, Valparaiso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  22.8% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher