salaryFort Wayne is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Milwaukee to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,242
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,149
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$66,244
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$188,900
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,578
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$135
$156
👥 People living there
268,589
566,973
Commute to work
21.5 min
22.4 min
College degree
29%
27.4%
Own their home
61.9%
41.8%
Below poverty line
16%
22.8%
Unemployment
5.6%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Wayne for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Milwaukee for cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Wayne | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $75,860 | $49,760 | -34% in Milwaukee |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,210 | $45,690 | +23% in Milwaukee |
| Registered Nurse | $79,630 | $97,360 | +22% in Milwaukee |
| Software Developer | $101,560 | $123,730 | +22% in Milwaukee |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,730 | $73,880 | +20% in Milwaukee |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,860 | $44,840 | +18% in Milwaukee |
| Operations Manager | $107,780 | $125,490 | +16% in Milwaukee |
| Dental Hygienist | $86,120 | $98,780 | +15% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Wayne or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Fort Wayne is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,242 a month there versus $1,284 in Milwaukee.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Fort Wayne?
About $62,829 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Fort Wayne or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $66,244 in Fort Wayne and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 13% more in Fort Wayne.