Portland, Maine vs. Valparaiso, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valparaiso, Indiana is 9.9% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $45,040 in Valparaiso, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valparaiso, Indiana is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Valparaiso
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Valparaiso, IN
Compared to Portland, Valparaiso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower