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AMES vs. FORT WAYNE
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Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Fort Wayne, Indiana
The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is
10.7%
cheaper
than Ames, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$66,944
in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is
cheaper
than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Ames, Fort Wayne is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
10.7% lower
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6.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
26.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.0% lower
Commute
21.3% higher
Health
20.0% lower
Taxes
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Personal
0.5% higher
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