Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Plainfield, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainfield, Indiana is 16.1% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $73,161 in Plainfield, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainfield, Indiana is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Plainfield
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Plainfield, IN
Compared to Fort Wayne, Plainfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher