Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 44.2% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $41,863 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Jersey City, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% 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
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% lower
  Commute
  47.0% lower
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower