Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Munster, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Munster, Indiana is 23.9% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $74,367 in Munster, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Munster, Indiana is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Munster
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Munster, IN
Compared to Fort Wayne, Munster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  18.0% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher