Valparaiso, Indiana vs. Sparta, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sparta, Tennessee is 20.4% cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $39,782 in Sparta, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sparta, Tennessee is cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Sparta
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs. Sparta, TN
Compared to Valparaiso, Sparta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  33.5% lower
  Health
  46.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower

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