Cost of Living Calculator - Valparaiso, Indiana vs Normal, Illinois


The cost of living in Normal, Illinois is 18.4% cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $122,470 in Normal, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Normal, Illinois is cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Normal
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs Normal, IL
Compared to Valparaiso, Normal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  37.4% lower
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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