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
$1,797
$1,242
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,149
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$66,244
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$188,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$1,578
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$135
👥 People living there
291,467
268,589
Commute to work
22.3 min
21.5 min
College degree
57.3%
29%
Own their home
52.3%
61.9%
Below poverty line
11.7%
16%
Unemployment
3.8%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham 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 | Durham | Fort Wayne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,350 | $75,860 | +98% in Fort Wayne |
| Market Research Analyst | $93,110 | $61,730 | -34% in Fort Wayne |
| Police Officer | $60,100 | $79,210 | +32% in Fort Wayne |
| Plumber | $60,110 | $77,110 | +28% in Fort Wayne |
| Software Developer | $135,620 | $101,560 | -25% in Fort Wayne |
| Electrician | $59,220 | $71,290 | +20% in Fort Wayne |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,230 | $28,650 | -19% in Fort Wayne |
| Carpenter | $51,540 | $60,400 | +17% in Fort Wayne |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Fort Wayne cheaper to live in?
Fort Wayne is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,242 a month there versus $1,797 in Durham.
What salary do I need in Fort Wayne to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $56,925 a year gives the same standard of living in Fort Wayne.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Fort Wayne?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $66,244 in Fort Wayne, 33% more in Durham.