Santa Cruz, California vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 60.4% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $37,627 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Santa Cruz, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.4% 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
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower

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