Wichita, Kansas vs. Fort Wayne, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Wayne, Indiana is 1.2% cheaper than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $49,387 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Wayne, Indiana is cheaper than Wichita, Kansas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
28% cheaper in Fort Wayne
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Fort Wayne, IN
Compared to Wichita, Fort Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower