Fairfield, Connecticut vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 47.9% cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $520,672 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, CT vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Fairfield, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.9% 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
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.4% lower
  Commute
  40.0% lower
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.8% lower