Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoffman Estates, Illinois is 34.1% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $53,648 in Hoffman Estates, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoffman Estates, Illinois is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Hoffman Estates
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Hoffman Estates, IL
Compared to Fort Wayne, Hoffman Estates is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  57.8% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher