San Jose, California vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 62.5% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $16,120 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to San Jose, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.5% 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
  19.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  46.0% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower