Park Ridge, Illinois vs. Valparaiso, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valparaiso, Indiana is 18.8% cheaper than Park Ridge, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $162,319 in Valparaiso, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Park Ridge, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valparaiso, Indiana is cheaper than Park Ridge, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Valparaiso
than in Park Ridge, Illinois
Park Ridge, IL vs. Valparaiso, IN
Compared to Park Ridge, Valparaiso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower