Altoona, Iowa vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 10.1% cheaper than Altoona, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $31,449 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Altoona, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Altoona, Iowa
Altoona, IA vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Altoona, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher