Cary, North Carolina vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 29.3% cheaper than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $35,351 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Cary, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower