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 $37,526 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
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  41.2% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower

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