Detroit, Michigan vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 9.1% cheaper than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $27,260 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
54% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Detroit, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  54.3% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower