salaryFort Wayne is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Portland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,242
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,149
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$66,244
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$188,900
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,578
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$135
$106
👥 People living there
268,589
641,165
Commute to work
21.5 min
24.1 min
College degree
29%
53.8%
Own their home
61.9%
52%
Below poverty line
16%
12.7%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Wayne for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Portland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Wayne | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,650 | $54,780 | +91% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $79,630 | $130,310 | +64% in Portland |
| Software Developer | $101,560 | $156,000 | +54% in Portland |
| Electrician | $71,290 | $105,090 | +47% in Portland |
| Dental Hygienist | $86,120 | $123,100 | +43% in Portland |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $90,300 | $127,360 | +41% in Portland |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,730 | $85,350 | +38% in Portland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,800 | $82,330 | +38% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Wayne or Portland cheaper to live in?
Fort Wayne is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,242 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Fort Wayne?
About $68,328 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Fort Wayne or Portland?
The typical household earns $66,244 in Fort Wayne and $98,056 in Portland, 32% more in Portland.