Boston, Massachusetts vs. Fort Worth, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 34.7% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $129,332 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Fort Worth
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Boston, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% lower
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower