Southfield, Michigan vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 19.1% cheaper than Southfield, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $68,785 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Southfield, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Southfield, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Southfield, Michigan
Southfield, MI vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Southfield, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  40.6% lower
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower