Santa Monica, California vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 70.4% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $22,232 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Santa Monica, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.4% 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
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  47.4% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower