Washington, District of Columbia vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 46.5% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $147,178 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Washington, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  19.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  39.8% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower