Looking for a fresh start in a new Fort Wayne neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Wayne for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 448
-14%
Cost of Living Index 77 vs 90
14% lower than Fort Wayne
Population 349
-13%
Cost of Living Index 78 vs 90
13% lower than Fort Wayne
Population 4,347
-11%
Cost of Living Index 80 vs 90
11% lower than Fort Wayne
Population 1,042
-11%
Cost of Living Index 80 vs 90
11% lower than Fort Wayne
Population 671
-11%
Cost of Living Index 80 vs 90
11% lower than Fort Wayne
Population 2,788
-10%
Cost of Living Index 80 vs 90
10% lower than Fort Wayne
Population 893
-10%
Cost of Living Index 81 vs 90
10% lower than Fort Wayne
Population 5,093
-10%
Cost of Living Index 81 vs 90
10% lower than Fort Wayne
Population 428
-9%
Cost of Living Index 81 vs 90
9% lower than Fort Wayne
Population 91
-9%
Cost of Living Index 81 vs 90
9% lower than Fort Wayne
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