Dayton, Ohio vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 13.4% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $85,021 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Fort Wayne
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Dayton, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% higher
      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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  166.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower