HEAD TO HEAD
Bloomington vs Fort Wayne
Bloomington and Fort Wayne split the factors 2–2 — it comes down to which ones you weight.
Bloomington, IL
wins 2 of 5 factors
Fort Wayne, IN
wins 2 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Bloomington | Fort Wayne |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 90 | 90 |
| Affordable to rent | 81 | 85 ◆ |
| Climate comfort | 59 ◆ | 47 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 43 ◆ | 37 |
| Big-city amenities | 38 | 68 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Bloomington | Fort Wayne |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $260K | $260K |
| Typical rent | $1,361/mo | $1,264/mo |
| Average temperature | 12.2°C | 10.3°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4 kWh/m²/day | 3.82 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #255 | #132 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.