Iowa City, Iowa vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 7.6% cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $46,216 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Iowa City, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  19.0% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower