Springfield, Missouri vs. Valparaiso, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Valparaiso, Indiana is 23.2% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $92,421 in Valparaiso, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valparaiso, Indiana is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Valparaiso
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs. Valparaiso, IN
Compared to Springfield, Valparaiso is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  34.3% higher
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher

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