salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Louisville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,242
$1,278
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,149
$1,200
💵 Families earn per year
$66,244
$72,097
🔑 Buying a house
$188,900
$233,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,578
$1,989
⚡ Electric bill per month
$135
$167
👥 People living there
268,589
631,818
Commute to work
21.5 min
22.5 min
College degree
29%
33.8%
Own their home
61.9%
60.7%
Below poverty line
16%
15.8%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Wayne for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Louisville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Wayne | Louisville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $75,860 | $45,160 | -40% in Louisville |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,860 | $46,830 | +24% in Louisville |
| Police Officer | $79,210 | $63,220 | -20% in Louisville |
| Operations Manager | $107,780 | $89,140 | -17% in Louisville |
| Civil Engineer | $88,920 | $102,650 | +15% in Louisville |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,210 | $42,220 | +13% in Louisville |
| Electrician | $71,290 | $62,440 | -12% in Louisville |
| Software Developer | $101,560 | $110,270 | +9% in Louisville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Wayne or Louisville cheaper to live in?
Fort Wayne and Louisville cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Louisville to match $60,000 in Fort Wayne?
About $60,325 a year gives the same standard of living in Louisville.
Where do people earn more, Fort Wayne or Louisville?
The typical household earns $66,244 in Fort Wayne and $72,097 in Louisville, 8% more in Louisville.