Seattle, Washington vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 52.0% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $12,489 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Seattle, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.0% 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
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.8% higher
  Commute
  40.7% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% lower