Helena, Alabama vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 19.8% cheaper than Helena, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $80,200 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Helena, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Helena, Alabama
Helena, AL vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Helena, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% lower
      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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower

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