salaryFort Wayne is 7% 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
$2,256
$1,242
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,915
$1,149
💵 Families earn per year
$106,191
$66,244
🔑 Buying a house
$475,500
$188,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,541
$1,578
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$135
👥 People living there
240,464
268,589
Commute to work
23.8 min
21.5 min
College degree
35.7%
29%
Own their home
63.7%
61.9%
Below poverty line
8.7%
16%
Unemployment
6.1%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Enterprise for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Fort Wayne for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Enterprise or Fort Wayne cheaper to live in?
Fort Wayne is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,242 a month there versus $2,256 in Enterprise.
What salary do I need in Fort Wayne to match $60,000 in Enterprise?
About $55,555 a year gives the same standard of living in Fort Wayne.
Where do people earn more, Enterprise or Fort Wayne?
The typical household earns $106,191 in Enterprise and $66,244 in Fort Wayne, 60% more in Enterprise.