Cost of Living Calculator - Detroit, Kansas vs Fort Wayne, Indiana


The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 8.2% more expensive than Detroit, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $54,094 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is more expensive than Detroit, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Fort Wayne
than in Detroit, Kansas
Detroit, KS vs Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Detroit, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% lower
  Commute
  15.4% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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