Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. West Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 25.9% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $88,151 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in West Chicago
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. West Chicago, IL
Compared to Fort Wayne, West Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher