Santa Rosa, California vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 43.2% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $45,440 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Santa Rosa, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  16.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower