Side-by-side
Fort Wayne vs Lincoln vs Omaha vs Cary
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Fort Wayne, IN80 | Lincoln, NE77 | Omaha, NE78 | Cary, NC84 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 80 | 77 | 78 | 84 |
| Affordability | 92 | 93 | 91 | 81 |
| Housing | 92 | 85 | 86 | 78 |
| Jobs | 86 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Safety | 78 | 64 | 61 | 97 |
| Climate | 81 | 84 | 84 | 100 |
| Amenities | 33 | 27 | 44 | 45 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,570 | $3,462 | $3,683 | $4,229 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $916 | $926 | $1,148 | $1,596 |
| Median home value | $169,700 | $248,200 | $230,100 | $525,200 |
| Median HH income | $60,293 | $69,991 | $72,708 | $129,399 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 2.9% | 3.3% | 2.9% |
| Population | 266.2K | 291.9K | 488.2K | 176.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 84° / 17° | 89° / 14° | 87° / 14° | 90° / 31° |
| Sunny days / yr | 178 | 236 | 229 | 228 |