Wheeling, West Virginia vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 6.1% more expensive than Wheeling, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $43,482 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is more expensive than Wheeling, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Fort Wayne
than in Wheeling, West Virginia
Wheeling, WV vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Wheeling, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% higher
      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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower