Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Wayne, Indiana vs Oak Forest, Illinois


The cost of living in Oak Forest, Illinois is 25.2% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $62,597 in Oak Forest, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Forest, Illinois is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Oak Forest
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs Oak Forest, IL
Compared to Fort Wayne, Oak Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  60.0% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher

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