Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Effingham, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Effingham, Illinois is 1.5% cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $49,256 in Effingham, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Effingham, Illinois is cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
29% cheaper in Effingham
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Effingham, IL
Compared to Fort Wayne, Effingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  30.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher