Elkhart, Indiana vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 0.9% more expensive than Elkhart, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $50,438 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkhart, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is more expensive than Elkhart, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Fort Wayne
than in Elkhart, Indiana
Elkhart, IN vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Elkhart, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower