State College, Pennsylvania vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 19.7% cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $60,209 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to State College, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower