salaryFort Wayne is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Vancouver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,242
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,149
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$66,244
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$188,900
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,578
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$135
$105
👥 People living there
268,589
195,300
Commute to work
21.5 min
23.2 min
College degree
29%
32.3%
Own their home
61.9%
50.8%
Below poverty line
16%
10.2%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Wayne for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Vancouver for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Wayne | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,650 | $54,780 | +91% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $79,630 | $130,310 | +64% in Vancouver |
| Software Developer | $101,560 | $156,000 | +54% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $71,290 | $105,090 | +47% in Vancouver |
| Dental Hygienist | $86,120 | $123,100 | +43% in Vancouver |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $90,300 | $127,360 | +41% in Vancouver |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,730 | $85,350 | +38% in Vancouver |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,800 | $82,330 | +38% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Wayne or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Fort Wayne is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,242 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Fort Wayne?
About $68,328 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Fort Wayne or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $66,244 in Fort Wayne and $87,723 in Vancouver, 24% more in Vancouver.