Valparaiso, Indiana vs. Kinston, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kinston, North Carolina is 26.2% cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $88,571 in Kinston, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kinston, North Carolina is cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Kinston
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs. Kinston, NC
Compared to Valparaiso, Kinston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  44.6% lower
  Health
  45.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower