Valparaiso, Indiana vs. Pontiac, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pontiac, Michigan is 17.3% cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $95,149 in Pontiac, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pontiac, Michigan is cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Pontiac
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs. Pontiac, MI
Compared to Valparaiso, Pontiac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  18.0% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher