Cost of Living Calculator - Valparaiso, Indiana vs Worcester, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 4.3% more expensive than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $78,218 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is more expensive than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Worcester
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs Worcester, MA
Compared to Valparaiso, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% higher
      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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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