Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 8.4% cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $68,693 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Fort_Wayne, IN
Compared to Lafayette, Fort_Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  19.7% lower
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower

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