salaryColumbus is 4% 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
$1,314
$1,242
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,149
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$66,244
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$188,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$1,578
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$135
👥 People living there
203,711
268,589
Commute to work
20.9 min
21.5 min
College degree
30.5%
29%
Own their home
50.8%
61.9%
Below poverty line
19%
16%
Unemployment
6.3%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Fort Wayne for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Fort Wayne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $47,410 | $77,110 | +63% in Fort Wayne |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $79,210 | +58% in Fort Wayne |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $75,860 | +56% in Fort Wayne |
| Electrician | $50,730 | $71,290 | +41% in Fort Wayne |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $28,650 | +38% in Fort Wayne |
| Carpenter | $45,070 | $60,400 | +34% in Fort Wayne |
| Operations Manager | $82,330 | $107,780 | +31% in Fort Wayne |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $60,830 | +30% in Fort Wayne |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Fort Wayne cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,242 in Fort Wayne.
What salary do I need in Fort Wayne to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $62,201 a year gives the same standard of living in Fort Wayne.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Fort Wayne?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $66,244 in Fort Wayne, 5% more in Fort Wayne.