Cheapest Cities Near Fort Wayne (2026)

Fort Wayne has a cost of living index of 81 (US avg = 100). Here are 8 more affordable metros to consider as alternatives.

More affordable alternatives

1
Flint, MI5% cheaper
COL: 771BR: $880/moSave $120/mo on rent
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2
McAllen, TX4% cheaper
COL: 781BR: $950/moSave $50/mo on rent
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3
Jackson, MS2% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $1,000/moSave $0/mo on rent
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4
Springfield, MO2% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $950/moSave $50/mo on rent
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5
Laredo, TX2% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $950/moSave $50/mo on rent
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6
Evansville, IN1% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $990/moSave $10/mo on rent
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7
Topeka, KS1% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $940/moSave $60/mo on rent
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8
El Paso, TX1% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $1,050/moSave $-50/mo on rent
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Fort Wayne at a glance

81
COL index
100 = US avg
$1,000
1BR rent
per month
$200K
Home price
median
3.2%
State tax
income

Cities with similar cost of living

Montgomery, ALCOL: 81Shreveport, LACOL: 81Toledo, OHCOL: 81Springfield, ILCOL: 81

COL index sourced from Numbeo, Zillow, and BLS data · Q1 2026 · For general guidance only