What is a pro or con of living in Fort Wayne, Indianacompared to Monterey, California?

Median Home Cost is 80% cheaper in Fort Wayne.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Wayne, Indiana copmared to Monterey, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Monterey, California could decrease to $23,042 in Fort Wayne, Indiana (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MONTEREY vs. FORT WAYNE
Cost of Living Comparison

Monterey, California vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 53.9% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $23,042 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Monterey, California

Monterey, CA vs. Fort Wayne, IN

Compared to Monterey, Fort Wayne is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

53.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

17.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

83.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.1% higher

Commute

11.5% lower

Health

32.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Monterey, California vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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Monterey, CA vs. Fort Wayne, IN

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