Elmhurst, Illinois vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 35.3% cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $32,369 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Elmhurst, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower