Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 3.9% cheaper than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $34,584 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
16% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Kalamazoo, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher