Bloomington, Indiana vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 8.8% cheaper than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $68,382 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Bloomington, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Bloomington, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  16.6% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower