Fort Worth, Texas vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 61.3% more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $153,214 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Arlington
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Fort Worth, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.3% higher
      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
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  244.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher