Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Rutherfordton, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rutherfordton, North Carolina is 5.6% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $63,350 in Rutherfordton, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rutherfordton, North Carolina is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Rutherfordton
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Rutherfordton, NC
Compared to Fort Wayne, Rutherfordton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  28.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower