Athens, Ohio vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 1.5% more expensive than Athens, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $63,952 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is more expensive than Athens, Ohio
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% more expensive in Fort Wayne
than in Athens, Ohio
Athens, OH vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Athens, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  37.0% higher
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher