Valparaiso, Indiana vs. Springfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Illinois is 25.2% cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $63,581 in Springfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Illinois is cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Springfield
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs. Springfield, IL
Compared to Valparaiso, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  37.2% lower
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower