Providence, Rhode Island vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 25.4% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $37,280 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Providence, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% lower
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.0% lower