Peoria, Illinois vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 9.1% more expensive than Peoria, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,533 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Peoria, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is more expensive than Peoria, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Fort Wayne
than in Peoria, Illinois
Peoria, IL vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Peoria, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% higher
      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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower