Madison, Wisconsin vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 20.5% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $50,077 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Madison, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower