salaryFort Wayne is 16% 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
$2,334
$1,242
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,149
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$66,244
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$188,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$1,578
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$135
👥 People living there
214,169
268,589
Commute to work
33.4 min
21.5 min
College degree
21.4%
29%
Own their home
66.8%
61.9%
Below poverty line
9.9%
16%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Fort Wayne for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Fort Wayne cheaper to live in?
Fort Wayne is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,242 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Fort Wayne to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $50,165 a year gives the same standard of living in Fort Wayne.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Fort Wayne?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $66,244 in Fort Wayne, 67% more in Fontana.