Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Elkins, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elkins, West Virginia is 10.4% cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $44,789 in Elkins, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elkins, West Virginia is cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Elkins
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Elkins, WV
Compared to Fort Wayne, Elkins is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  27.2% lower
  Health
  40.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower