Santa Maria, California vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 33.6% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $21,245 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Santa Maria, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  14.4% lower
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower