Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 23.2% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $157,362 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Minneapolis, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  24.9% lower
  Health
  27.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower