Decatur, Illinois vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 17.7% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,832 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Fort Wayne
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Fort_Wayne, IN
Compared to Decatur, Fort_Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher