salaryFort Wayne is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Nashville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,242
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,149
$1,652
💵 Families earn per year
$66,244
$83,445
🔑 Buying a house
$188,900
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
96.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,578
$2,472
⚡ Electric bill per month
$135
$144
👥 People living there
268,589
690,130
Commute to work
21.5 min
24.7 min
College degree
29%
48%
Own their home
61.9%
52.4%
Below poverty line
16%
14.1%
Unemployment
5.6%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Wayne for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Nashville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Wayne | Nashville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $75,860 | $49,300 | -35% in Nashville |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,730 | $77,240 | +25% in Nashville |
| Software Developer | $101,560 | $126,610 | +25% in Nashville |
| Plumber | $77,110 | $60,100 | -22% in Nashville |
| Police Officer | $79,210 | $68,780 | -13% in Nashville |
| Lawyer | $126,520 | $142,540 | +13% in Nashville |
| Operations Manager | $107,780 | $119,990 | +11% in Nashville |
| Electrician | $71,290 | $63,340 | -11% in Nashville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Wayne or Nashville cheaper to live in?
Fort Wayne is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,242 a month there versus $1,881 in Nashville.
What salary do I need in Nashville to match $60,000 in Fort Wayne?
About $62,441 a year gives the same standard of living in Nashville.
Where do people earn more, Fort Wayne or Nashville?
The typical household earns $66,244 in Fort Wayne and $83,445 in Nashville, 21% more in Nashville.