Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Wayne, Indiana vs Independence, Kansas


The cost of living in Independence, Kansas is 16.9% cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $83,127 in Independence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Independence, Kansas is cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Independence
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs Independence, KS
Compared to Fort Wayne, Independence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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