salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oklahoma City to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,242
$1,327
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,149
$1,191
💵 Families earn per year
$66,244
$74,045
🔑 Buying a house
$188,900
$231,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
90.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,578
$2,311
⚡ Electric bill per month
$135
$144
👥 People living there
268,589
697,125
Commute to work
21.5 min
22.2 min
College degree
29%
34.7%
Own their home
61.9%
58.6%
Below poverty line
16%
15.1%
Unemployment
5.6%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Wayne for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Oklahoma City for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Wayne | Oklahoma City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,650 | $18,200 | -36% in Oklahoma City |
| Plumber | $77,110 | $59,150 | -23% in Oklahoma City |
| Software Developer | $101,560 | $122,390 | +21% in Oklahoma City |
| Firefighter | $75,860 | $61,460 | -19% in Oklahoma City |
| Carpenter | $60,400 | $48,940 | -19% in Oklahoma City |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,800 | $48,780 | -18% in Oklahoma City |
| Lawyer | $126,520 | $103,490 | -18% in Oklahoma City |
| Electrician | $71,290 | $61,010 | -14% in Oklahoma City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Wayne or Oklahoma City cheaper to live in?
Fort Wayne and Oklahoma City cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Oklahoma City to match $60,000 in Fort Wayne?
About $58,597 a year gives the same standard of living in Oklahoma City.
Where do people earn more, Fort Wayne or Oklahoma City?
The typical household earns $66,244 in Fort Wayne and $74,045 in Oklahoma City, 11% more in Oklahoma City.
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