salaryFort Wayne is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Fort Wayne to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,849
$1,242
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,149
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$66,244
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$188,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$1,578
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$135
👥 People living there
252,583
268,589
Commute to work
25.8 min
21.5 min
College degree
36.9%
29%
Own their home
74.4%
61.9%
Below poverty line
9.4%
16%
Unemployment
4.9%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Fort Wayne for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chesapeake | Fort Wayne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $75,860 | +33% in Fort Wayne |
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $79,210 | +33% in Fort Wayne |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $28,650 | -27% in Fort Wayne |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $77,110 | +25% in Fort Wayne |
| Software Developer | $129,090 | $101,560 | -21% in Fort Wayne |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,150 | $45,200 | +18% in Fort Wayne |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $60,400 | +17% in Fort Wayne |
| Truck Driver | $50,460 | $59,050 | +17% in Fort Wayne |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Fort Wayne cheaper to live in?
Fort Wayne is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,242 a month there versus $1,849 in Chesapeake.
What salary do I need in Fort Wayne to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $56,711 a year gives the same standard of living in Fort Wayne.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Fort Wayne?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $66,244 in Fort Wayne, 55% more in Chesapeake.