Valparaiso, Indiana vs. Erie, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Erie, Pennsylvania is 21.5% cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $113,785 in Erie, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Erie, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Erie
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs. Erie, PA
Compared to Valparaiso, Erie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher