salaryFort Wayne is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Peoria to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,242
$2,185
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,149
$1,814
💵 Families earn per year
$66,244
$103,336
🔑 Buying a house
$188,900
$463,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,578
$2,160
⚡ Electric bill per month
$135
$204
👥 People living there
268,589
196,906
Commute to work
21.5 min
28.2 min
College degree
29%
36.3%
Own their home
61.9%
76%
Below poverty line
16%
8.4%
Unemployment
5.6%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Wayne for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Peoria for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Wayne or Peoria cheaper to live in?
Fort Wayne is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,242 a month there versus $2,185 in Peoria.
What salary do I need in Peoria to match $60,000 in Fort Wayne?
About $65,253 a year gives the same standard of living in Peoria.
Where do people earn more, Fort Wayne or Peoria?
The typical household earns $66,244 in Fort Wayne and $103,336 in Peoria, 36% more in Peoria.