salaryEl Paso is 3% 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
$1,246
$1,242
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,149
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$66,244
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$188,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$1,578
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$135
👥 People living there
680,130
268,589
Commute to work
23.4 min
21.5 min
College degree
28.1%
29%
Own their home
60.8%
61.9%
Below poverty line
18.4%
16%
Unemployment
6%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Fort Wayne for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Fort Wayne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $50,300 | $75,860 | +51% in Fort Wayne |
| Electrician | $48,140 | $71,290 | +48% in Fort Wayne |
| Plumber | $53,560 | $77,110 | +44% in Fort Wayne |
| Carpenter | $42,430 | $60,400 | +42% in Fort Wayne |
| Operations Manager | $77,770 | $107,780 | +39% in Fort Wayne |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $28,650 | +31% in Fort Wayne |
| HVAC Technician | $47,270 | $60,830 | +29% in Fort Wayne |
| Medical Assistant | $35,790 | $45,220 | +26% in Fort Wayne |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Fort Wayne cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,242 in Fort Wayne.
What salary do I need in Fort Wayne to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $61,775 a year gives the same standard of living in Fort Wayne.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Fort Wayne?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $66,244 in Fort Wayne, 3% more in Fort Wayne.