Knox, Indiana vs. Valparaiso, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valparaiso, Indiana is 35.1% more expensive than Knox, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $67,560 in Valparaiso, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Knox, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valparaiso, Indiana is more expensive than Knox, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Valparaiso
than in Knox, Indiana
Knox, IN vs. Valparaiso, IN
Compared to Knox, Valparaiso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  49.3% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher