salaryFort Wayne is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Norfolk to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,242
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,149
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$66,244
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$188,900
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,578
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$135
$147
👥 People living there
268,589
233,596
Commute to work
21.5 min
23 min
College degree
29%
33.5%
Own their home
61.9%
46.3%
Below poverty line
16%
16.5%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Wayne for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Norfolk for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Wayne | Norfolk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,650 | $39,020 | +36% in Norfolk |
| Software Developer | $101,560 | $129,090 | +27% in Norfolk |
| Firefighter | $75,860 | $56,940 | -25% in Norfolk |
| Police Officer | $79,210 | $59,690 | -25% in Norfolk |
| Plumber | $77,110 | $61,870 | -20% in Norfolk |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,200 | $38,150 | -16% in Norfolk |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $90,300 | $103,760 | +15% in Norfolk |
| Dental Hygienist | $86,120 | $98,890 | +15% in Norfolk |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Wayne or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Fort Wayne is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,242 a month there versus $1,628 in Norfolk.
What salary do I need in Norfolk to match $60,000 in Fort Wayne?
About $63,480 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Fort Wayne or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $66,244 in Fort Wayne and $71,299 in Norfolk, 7% more in Norfolk.