salaryFort Wayne is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Frisco to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,242
$2,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,149
$2,299
💵 Families earn per year
$66,244
$162,004
🔑 Buying a house
$188,900
$642,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,578
$9,572
⚡ Electric bill per month
$135
$196
👥 People living there
268,589
219,304
Commute to work
21.5 min
28.6 min
College degree
29%
67.5%
Own their home
61.9%
65.9%
Below poverty line
16%
3.6%
Unemployment
5.6%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Wayne for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Frisco for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Wayne or Frisco cheaper to live in?
Fort Wayne is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,242 a month there versus $2,246 in Frisco.
What salary do I need in Frisco to match $60,000 in Fort Wayne?
About $62,907 a year gives the same standard of living in Frisco.
Where do people earn more, Fort Wayne or Frisco?
The typical household earns $66,244 in Fort Wayne and $162,004 in Frisco, 59% more in Frisco.