Valparaiso, Indiana vs. Anderson, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anderson, South Carolina is 15.3% cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $42,361 in Anderson, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anderson, South Carolina is cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Anderson
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs. Anderson, SC
Compared to Valparaiso, Anderson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  28.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower