salaryFort Wayne is 20% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,242
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,149
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$66,244
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$188,900
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,578
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$135
$109
👥 People living there
268,589
754,195
Commute to work
21.5 min
26 min
College degree
29%
68.4%
Own their home
61.9%
43.7%
Below poverty line
16%
9.9%
Unemployment
5.6%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Wayne for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Wayne | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,650 | $57,280 | +100% in Seattle |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,800 | $102,920 | +72% in Seattle |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,730 | $102,170 | +66% in Seattle |
| Software Developer | $101,560 | $167,280 | +65% in Seattle |
| Registered Nurse | $79,630 | $128,260 | +61% in Seattle |
| Dental Hygienist | $86,120 | $133,740 | +55% in Seattle |
| Cashier | $29,590 | $44,210 | +49% in Seattle |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $90,300 | $133,690 | +48% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Wayne or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Fort Wayne is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,242 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Fort Wayne?
About $72,030 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Fort Wayne or Seattle?
The typical household earns $66,244 in Fort Wayne and $133,583 in Seattle, 50% more in Seattle.