Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Dresden, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dresden, Tennessee is 16.9% cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $41,563 in Dresden, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dresden, Tennessee is cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Dresden
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Dresden, TN
Compared to Fort Wayne, Dresden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower