Cost of Living · 2026
Metro population: 432K
Monthly take-home
$4,905
on $75K, single filer
2-BR rent (HUD FMR)
$1,921
per month
Median home value
$195,000
+4.8% year-over-year
Left after rent
$2,984
per month on $75K
Food costs (index, 100 = national avg)
89
Groceries
90
Dining out
On a $75,000 salary in Fort Wayne, you take home about $4,905 per month after federal and state taxes. A typical two-bedroom apartment runs $1,921 per month based on HUD fair market rents, leaving you with roughly $2,984 for everything else. If you are looking to buy, the median home in the Fort Wayne metro is valued at $195,000. These numbers use 2026 tax brackets and official government data sources. Use them as a starting point, not financial advice.
Compare Fort Wayne with other citiesData from IRS, HUD, BLS, and Zillow. Last updated March 2026.