West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 10.8% cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $59,737 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to West Lafayette, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher

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