Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 15.0% cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $63,741 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Decatur
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Decatur, IL
Compared to Fort Wayne, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower