Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 11.8% cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $44,107 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Dayton
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to Fort Wayne, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher