Side-by-side
Fort Wayne vs Akron vs Overland Park vs Lincoln
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Fort Wayne, IN70 | Akron, OH68 | Overland Park, KS66 | Lincoln, NE71 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 70 | 68 | 66 | 71 |
| Affordability | 93 | 94 | 84 | 92 |
| Housing | 86 | 81 | 80 | 82 |
| Jobs | 44 | 56 | 56 | 60 |
| Safety | 68 | 60 | 60 | 66 |
| Climate | 82 | 64 | 63 | 84 |
| Amenities | 32 | 35 | 38 | 25 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,523 | $3,407 | $4,007 | $3,617 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,089 | $961 | $1,530 | $1,143 |
| Median home value | $169,700 | $111,200 | $384,400 | $248,200 |
| Median HH income | $60,293 | $48,544 | $103,838 | $69,991 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.8% |
| Population | 266.2K | 189.5K | 197.2K | 291.9K |
| Summer high / winter low | 84° / 17° | 83° / 22° | 88° / 21° | 89° / 14° |
| Sunny days / yr | 183 | 0 | 0 | 222 |