Sterling, Illinois vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 12.6% more expensive than Sterling, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,285 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is more expensive than Sterling, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Fort Wayne
than in Sterling, Illinois
Sterling, IL vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Sterling, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% higher
      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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  29.8% higher
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower