Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 19.2% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $24,253 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Charlotte, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower