Effingham, Illinois vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 1.5% more expensive than Effingham, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $50,756 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Effingham, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is more expensive than Effingham, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
42% more expensive in Fort Wayne
than in Effingham, Illinois
Effingham, IL vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Effingham, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  42.2% higher
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower