salaryFort Wayne is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Raleigh to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,242
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,149
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$66,244
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$188,900
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,578
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$135
$133
👥 People living there
268,589
481,031
Commute to work
21.5 min
23 min
College degree
29%
54%
Own their home
61.9%
50.7%
Below poverty line
16%
11.9%
Unemployment
5.6%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Wayne for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Raleigh for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Wayne | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $75,860 | $45,640 | -40% in Raleigh |
| Software Developer | $101,560 | $132,770 | +31% in Raleigh |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,730 | $78,980 | +28% in Raleigh |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,650 | $34,860 | +22% in Raleigh |
| Plumber | $77,110 | $60,540 | -21% in Raleigh |
| Electrician | $71,290 | $56,800 | -20% in Raleigh |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $90,300 | $108,480 | +20% in Raleigh |
| Police Officer | $79,210 | $65,860 | -17% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Wayne or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Fort Wayne is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,242 a month there versus $1,822 in Raleigh.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Fort Wayne?
About $63,620 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Fort Wayne or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $66,244 in Fort Wayne and $92,099 in Raleigh, 28% more in Raleigh.