Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Wayne, Indiana vs Thornton, Illinois


The cost of living in Thornton, Illinois is 9.3% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $109,305 in Thornton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thornton, Illinois is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
71% more expensive in Thornton
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs Thornton, IL
Compared to Fort Wayne, Thornton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  50.3% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher

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