Santa Clara, California vs. Valparaiso, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valparaiso, Indiana is 57.1% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $70,744 in Valparaiso, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valparaiso, Indiana is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Valparaiso
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Valparaiso, IN
Compared to Santa Clara, Valparaiso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.1% 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
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower