Valparaiso, Indiana vs. Lake of the Pines, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake of the Pines, California is 45.1% more expensive than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $174,167 in Lake of the Pines, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake of the Pines, California is more expensive than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Lake of the Pines
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs. Lake Of The Pines, CA
Compared to Valparaiso, Lake Of The Pines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.1% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  12.8% higher
  Health
  33.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher