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Fort Wayne, Indiana - West Des Moines, Iowa

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A salary of $72,000 in Fort Wayne, Indiana should increase to $81,063 in West Des Moines, Iowa

Fort Wayne U.S. Avg. West Des Moines

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Cost of Living IndexesFort WayneWest Des Moines
Overall8697
Food9895
Housing57109
Utilities8292
Transportation10299
Health9889
Miscellaneous10088
100=national average

West Des Moines is 13% more expensive than Fort Wayne.

Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing is 90% more expensive in West Des Moines.

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