Cost of Living Calculator - Valparaiso, Indiana vs University Park, Illinois


The cost of living in University Park, Illinois is 16.2% cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $62,872 in University Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, University Park, Illinois is cheaper than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in University Park
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs University Park, IL
Compared to Valparaiso, University Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower

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