Jackson, Mississippi vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 1.5% cheaper than Jackson, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $98,533 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Jackson, Mississippi
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
14% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, MS vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Jackson, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher