Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 37.3% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $171,681 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Ann Arbor
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Fort Wayne, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  22.8% higher
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower