Cost of Living Calculator - Benton, Illinois vs Fort Wayne, Indiana


The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 12.1% more expensive than Benton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $84,076 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is more expensive than Benton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Fort Wayne
than in Benton, Illinois
Benton, IL vs Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Benton, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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