Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Michigan City, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Michigan City, Indiana is 7.9% cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $41,427 in Michigan City, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Michigan City, Indiana is cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Michigan City
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Michigan City, IN
Compared to Fort Wayne, Michigan City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher