Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Iowa City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa City, Iowa is 8.2% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $43,275 in Iowa City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa City, Iowa is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Iowa City
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Iowa City, IA
Compared to Fort Wayne, Iowa City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher