Fort Worth, Texas vs. Harlingen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harlingen, Texas is 29.4% cheaper than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $84,671 in Harlingen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harlingen, Texas is cheaper than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Harlingen
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Harlingen, TX
Compared to Fort Worth, Harlingen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  36.0% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.8% lower