Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 9.9% cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $45,028 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Grand Rapids, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower