Royal Oak, Michigan vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 20.7% cheaper than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $39,665 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Royal Oak, 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower