Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 18.5% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $102,486 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Houston
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Fort Wayne, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  46.0% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher