Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Bloomington, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Indiana is 9.7% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $63,613 in Bloomington, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Indiana is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Bloomington
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Bloomington, IN
Compared to Fort Wayne, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher