Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 19.5% cheaper than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $40,260 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Waukesha, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower