New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 20.7% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $86,470 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to New Orleans, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.7% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  38.5% lower
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower