Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Valparaiso, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valparaiso, Indiana is 10.2% more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $91,184 in Valparaiso, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valparaiso, Indiana is more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Valparaiso
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Valparaiso, IN
Compared to Lincoln, Valparaiso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  46.7% higher
  Health
  32.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher