2024 Compare Cities Economy:
Erie, PA vs Fort Wayne, IN

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- Household income in Fort Wayne, is 34% more than it is in Erie and is 28% below the National Average.
- Erie unemployment rate is 10.7%.
- Fort Wayne unemployment rate is 5.1%.
 Erie, PAFort Wayne, INUnited States
 Unemployment Rate10.7%5.1%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth-0.5%2.7%1.6%
 Future Job Growth14.2%38.6%33.5%
 Sales Taxes6.0%7.0%6.2%
 Income Taxes4.3%4.7%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$23,512$29,268$37,638
 Household Income$40,201$53,978$69,021
 Family Median Income$53,690$67,090$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Erie, PAFort Wayne, INUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K16.9%10.4%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K8.0%4.8%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K14.3%10.9%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K10.5%10.3%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K9.8%10.0%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K7.5%8.7%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K8.7%11.1%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K11.0%13.2%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K9.0%13.1%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K2.5%4.0%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K1.7%3.5%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Erie, PAFort Wayne, INUnited States
 Management, business, finance11.9%12.4%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science4.1%4.7%6.5%
 Community, social services2.6%2.3%1.8%
 Legal0.6%0.7%1.2%
 Education, library4.0%5.4%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment0.9%1.7%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology6.8%6.7%6.2%
 Healthcare support8.0%3.4%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.8%1.2%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving9.3%6.7%5.4%
 Building maintenance5.3%2.9%3.6%
 Personal care2.9%2.4%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support18.9%21.6%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry0.3%0.1%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair4.9%6.5%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving17.7%21.3%13.1%
Reviews for Erie    28 Reviews

Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered  More

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Over 1 years ago

I've lived in Erie for 13 years. PROS: - Presque Isle - Shopping options on Peach Street - Great fishing - The Otters and SeaWolves - Decent food scene - 3  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play.  More

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Reviews for Fort Wayne    43 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Fort Wayne is what America used to be. Hardworking, unpretentious, welcoming. There are problems, like anywhere, including crime on the east side, but nothing like  More

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Over 5 years ago

Moved here from Buffalo, NY. Ft Wayne is a big city with lots of greenery and things to do. It is not congested and cost of living is cheap. One complain-drivers with  More

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I lived in Fort Wayne from 1962 until 1988 then moved north. Fort Wayne was a nice city at one time. It's sad to say, but today, it's become to highly populated with  More

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