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The overall cost of living in Fort Wayne is far lower than the national average. To be more specific, housing is an impressive 15% less than the national average. With these rates, it is no surprise that the average residence in Fort Wayne has remained in the $90k range.
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| Area Composite |
| Fort Wayne, IN |
92.7 |
| Chicago, IL |
139.0 |
| Minneapolis, MN |
110.5 |
| Denver, CO |
105.7 |
| Raleigh, NC |
101.0 |
| Austin, TX |
103.4 |
Source: ACCRA Cost of Living Index, Fourth Quarter, 2002. The average price
equals 100.0. This index measures the relative price levels for consumer goods
and services in participating areas.
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Below we have listed just a few of our many national awards. The variety of these honors showcase our community's excellence in virtually every aspect of work and play.
World-Class Manufacturing Community—An analysis done by Industry Week Magazine, the April 1998 edition cites Fort Wayne as one of the top 25 "world-class manufacturing communities" in the nation. The business publication evaluated 315 U.S. cities.
5-Star Quality of Life Community 2001 - The Fort Wayne MSA ranked as one of the premier communities in which to live. Factors that were considered include standard of living, adult education, housing affordability, workforce employability and peace of mind. Expansion Magazine announced Fort Wayne's status in the May 2001 issue.
Best Cities to Earn and Save Money—Ranked 2nd among top 125 U.S. metropolitan areas by The ReliaStar Financial Security Index in 1999.
Two All-America City Awards—Given to just 10 cities across the nation annually, the All-America awards recognize quality urban living. Fort Wayne was a winner in 1998 and 1983 (we were a runner-up in 1997).
Two City Livability Awards—This award is presented by the US Conference of Mayors. The city won one of five 1999 City Livability Outstanding Achievement Awards from the US Conference of Mayors. We also won this award in 1983.
Financially Secure—The March 1, 1999, issue of Business Week magazine lists Fort Wayne second among the United States' top 125 metropolitan areas for financial security. The ranking is based on a report by ReliaStar Financial Corp. Fort Wayne - Ranked as the BEST place to retire.
Best Place to Live—Money Magazine's 1998 annual ranking showed Fort Wayne as 4th in its category nationwide among the 300 best places to live in the nation.
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