Melbourne, Florida vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 14.6% cheaper than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $85,381 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Melbourne, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower