salaryFort Wayne is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Rochester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,242
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,149
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$66,244
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$188,900
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,578
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$135
$155
👥 People living there
268,589
208,772
Commute to work
21.5 min
19.3 min
College degree
29%
30%
Own their home
61.9%
38.1%
Below poverty line
16%
27.8%
Unemployment
5.6%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Wayne for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
- Pick Rochester for cheaper homes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Wayne | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,650 | $45,310 | +58% in Rochester |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,730 | $77,170 | +25% in Rochester |
| Software Developer | $101,560 | $122,770 | +21% in Rochester |
| Firefighter | $75,860 | $89,120 | +17% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $79,210 | $92,920 | +17% in Rochester |
| Lawyer | $126,520 | $148,150 | +17% in Rochester |
| Cashier | $29,590 | $33,850 | +14% in Rochester |
| Civil Engineer | $88,920 | $99,460 | +12% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Wayne or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Fort Wayne is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,242 a month there versus $1,331 in Rochester.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Fort Wayne?
About $62,893 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Fort Wayne or Rochester?
The typical household earns $66,244 in Fort Wayne and $50,919 in Rochester, 30% more in Fort Wayne.