Grand Rapids, Minnesota vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 2.7% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $51,338 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Minnesota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
25% more expensive in Fort Wayne
than in Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Grand Rapids, MN vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Grand Rapids, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  25.2% higher
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower