Valparaiso, Indiana vs. Homewood, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Homewood, Alabama is 13.3% more expensive than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $56,647 in Homewood, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homewood, Alabama is more expensive than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Homewood
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs. Homewood, AL
Compared to Valparaiso, Homewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  26.3% lower
  Health
  34.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower