Houston, Texas vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 15.6% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $151,889 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Houston, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  31.5% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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