Schaumburg, Illinois vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 25.0% cheaper than Schaumburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,780 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Schaumburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Schaumburg, Illinois
Schaumburg, IL vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Schaumburg, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower