2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Fort Wayne, IN vs Elk Grove Village, IL

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Is it cheaper to live in Elk Grove Village or is it cheaper to live in Fort Wayne?
- Elk Grove Village is 28.9% more expensive than Fort Wayne.

Which city has more affordable housing, Elk Grove Village or Fort Wayne?
- Elk Grove Village housing costs are 80.7% more expensive than Fort Wayne housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Fort Wayne or is Health Care more affordable in Elk Grove Village.
- Health related expenses are 9.0% less in Elk Grove Village.
 Fort Wayne, INElk Grove Village, ILUnited States
 Overall  Unlock105.7100
 Food & Groceries91.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock88.0100
 Housing59.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$304,500$338,100
 Utilities91  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock120.9100
 Miscellaneous94.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Fort Wayne    43 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Fort Wayne is what America used to be. Hardworking, unpretentious, welcoming. There are problems, like anywhere, including crime on the east side, but nothing like  More

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Over 6 years ago

Moved here from Buffalo, NY. Ft Wayne is a big city with lots of greenery and things to do. It is not congested and cost of living is cheap. One complain-drivers with  More

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I lived in Fort Wayne from 1962 until 1988 then moved north. Fort Wayne was a nice city at one time. It's sad to say, but today, it's become to highly populated with  More

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Reviews for Elk Grove Village    1 Reviews

I wish we never moved here....  More

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