Austin, Texas vs. Fort Worth, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 22.6% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $30,974 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Fort Worth
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Austin, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher