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CHICAGO vs. FORT WAYNE
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Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Fort Wayne, Indiana

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 25.0% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $150,077 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs Fort Wayne, IN

Compared to Chicago, Fort Wayne is:

Homeowner

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25.0% lower

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Food

6.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

41.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.3% lower

Commute

41.2% lower

Health

9.9% higher

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Personal

11.0% lower

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