Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Fort Wayne, Indiana


The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 9.3% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $63,465 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to West Des Moines, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.3% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  14.3% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher

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