Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Wayne, Indiana vs East St. Louis, Illinois


The cost of living in East St. Louis, Illinois is 11.0% cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $66,719 in East St. Louis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East St. Louis, Illinois is cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in East St. Louis
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs East St. Louis, IL
Compared to Fort Wayne, East St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher

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