Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Wayne, Indiana vs Algona, Iowa


The cost of living in Algona, Iowa is 5.0% cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $71,284 in Algona, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Algona, Iowa is cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Algona
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs Algona, IA
Compared to Fort Wayne, Algona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  27.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher

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