Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Mount Vernon, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Vernon, Illinois is 14.8% cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $17,047 in Mount Vernon, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Vernon, Illinois is cheaper than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Mount Vernon
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Mount Vernon, IL
Compared to Fort Wayne, Mount Vernon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  33.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher