Fairfax, Virginia vs. Fort Worth, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 32.4% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $101,417 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Fort Worth
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Fairfax, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  10.7% lower
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower