salaryFort Wayne is 25% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oakland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,242
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,149
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$66,244
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$188,900
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,578
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$135
$127
👥 People living there
268,589
439,418
Commute to work
21.5 min
29.8 min
College degree
29%
48.7%
Own their home
61.9%
42.3%
Below poverty line
16%
13.4%
Unemployment
5.6%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Wayne for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Wayne | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $79,630 | $186,610 | +134% in Oakland |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,730 | $123,250 | +100% in Oakland |
| Software Developer | $101,560 | $186,640 | +84% in Oakland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,050 | $219,080 | +72% in Oakland |
| Dental Hygienist | $86,120 | $146,760 | +70% in Oakland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,800 | $101,860 | +70% in Oakland |
| Lawyer | $126,520 | $212,500 | +68% in Oakland |
| Police Officer | $79,210 | $132,000 | +67% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Wayne or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Fort Wayne is about 25% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,242 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Fort Wayne?
About $74,934 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Fort Wayne or Oakland?
The typical household earns $66,244 in Fort Wayne and $109,576 in Oakland, 40% more in Oakland.