| | Fort Wayne, IN | Albany, NY | United States |
| Overall | 82.0 | 99.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 91.4 | 100.9 | 100 |
| Health | 96.7 | 116.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 59.2 | 81.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $196,900 | $253,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,070.0% | 11,000.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 81.5 | 87.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 94.8 | 155.7 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Fort Wayne 
43 Reviews
Fort Wayne is what America used to be. Hardworking, unpretentious, welcoming.
There are problems, like anywhere, including crime on the east side, but nothing like More
Moved here from Buffalo, NY. Ft Wayne is a big city with lots of greenery and things to do. It is not congested and cost of living is cheap. One complain-drivers with More
I lived in Fort Wayne from 1962 until 1988 then moved north. Fort Wayne was a nice city at one time. It's sad to say, but today, it's become to highly populated with More
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I live relatively close to Albany, and I gotta say, its a great city. I think it has a lot of good places for food, good living spaces, nice jobs and offices, and I More
I’ve lived just outside of Albany in Clifton Park and its always been decent for me. The town is nice and theres a lot to do. The prices are a little expensive including More
Good place to retire. Walkable. Young people. Buses. Sidewalks. Feel safe here in Whitehall neighborhood. Plenty to do. Taxes in ny are high,but you get what you pay More
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