East Lansing, Michigan vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 10.6% cheaper than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $125,100 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, MI vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to East Lansing, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower