Dallas, Texas vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 20.2% cheaper than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $59,851 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Dallas, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower