salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Kansas City to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,242
$1,535
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,149
$1,400
💵 Families earn per year
$66,244
$74,596
🔑 Buying a house
$188,900
$242,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
92.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,578
$2,671
⚡ Electric bill per month
$135
$138
👥 People living there
268,589
510,612
Commute to work
21.5 min
21.7 min
College degree
29%
38.4%
Own their home
61.9%
55.4%
Below poverty line
16%
14.6%
Unemployment
5.6%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Wayne for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Kansas City for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Wayne | Kansas City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,650 | $36,080 | +26% in Kansas City |
| Software Developer | $101,560 | $124,990 | +23% in Kansas City |
| Police Officer | $79,210 | $62,960 | -21% in Kansas City |
| Firefighter | $75,860 | $60,770 | -20% in Kansas City |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,730 | $72,580 | +18% in Kansas City |
| Operations Manager | $107,780 | $90,490 | -16% in Kansas City |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $90,300 | $101,340 | +12% in Kansas City |
| Civil Engineer | $88,920 | $98,860 | +11% in Kansas City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Wayne or Kansas City cheaper to live in?
Fort Wayne and Kansas City cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Kansas City to match $60,000 in Fort Wayne?
About $59,981 a year gives the same standard of living in Kansas City.
Where do people earn more, Fort Wayne or Kansas City?
The typical household earns $66,244 in Fort Wayne and $74,596 in Kansas City, 11% more in Kansas City.
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