Carmel, Indiana vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 29.6% cheaper than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $158,384 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Carmel, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower