Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 7.9% cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $69,086 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
15% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower