Fort Wayne Metro Area, IN Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Fort Wayne, Indiana?
$3,300 / month
for a family, 38.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $39,600 for the year for a family.
$2,467 / month
for a single person, 48.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $29,600 for the year for a single person.

Fort Wayne cost of living score
82.1
Less expensive
17.9% lower
than the US average
1.9% lower
than the Indiana average
Fort Wayne Indi Metro Area, Indiana gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 82.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.9% lower than the U.S. average and 1.9% higher than the average for Indiana.

Fort Wayne Metro Area, IN

Housing costs in Fort Wayne?
A typical home costs $206,400, which is 39.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 6.9% less expensive than the average Indiana home, at $221,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fort Wayne costs $910 per month, which is 36.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 7.7% cheaper than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Fort Wayne?
To live comfortably in Fort Wayne Indi Metro Area, Indiana, a minimum annual income of $39,600 for a family, and $29,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fort Wayne?
The cost of living in the Fort Wayne, IN Metro Area is 82.1, which is lower than the US average of 100. This means that a household can stretch their budget further when living in the metro area. With a median house value at $206,400, it's an affordable place to settle down in and enjoy all that Fort Wayne has to offer. The cost of living combined with the low house values make this area attractive for potential homeowners who are looking for a great place to live on a budget.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesFort WayneIndianaUnited States
    Unlock83.7100.0
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    Unlock$221,600$338,100
  91.7  Unlock100.0
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   100=National Average

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