salaryFort Wayne is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Richmond to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,242
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,149
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$66,244
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$188,900
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,578
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$135
$141
👥 People living there
268,589
229,359
Commute to work
21.5 min
21.7 min
College degree
29%
45.6%
Own their home
61.9%
43.5%
Below poverty line
16%
18.2%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Wayne for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Richmond for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Wayne | Richmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,650 | $38,470 | +34% in Richmond |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,730 | $81,660 | +32% in Richmond |
| Software Developer | $101,560 | $132,120 | +30% in Richmond |
| Dental Hygienist | $86,120 | $104,250 | +21% in Richmond |
| Police Officer | $79,210 | $62,720 | -21% in Richmond |
| Plumber | $77,110 | $61,480 | -20% in Richmond |
| Firefighter | $75,860 | $60,790 | -20% in Richmond |
| Registered Nurse | $79,630 | $93,580 | +18% in Richmond |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Wayne or Richmond cheaper to live in?
Fort Wayne is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,242 a month there versus $1,644 in Richmond.
What salary do I need in Richmond to match $60,000 in Fort Wayne?
About $63,426 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, Fort Wayne or Richmond?
The typical household earns $66,244 in Fort Wayne and $69,657 in Richmond, 5% more in Richmond.