Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is 8.3% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $81,234 in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Detroit Lakes
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Detroit Lakes, MN
Compared to Fort Wayne, Detroit Lakes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher

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