Fort Worth, Texas vs. Independence, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Independence, Kansas is 33.1% cheaper than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $56,836 in Independence, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Independence, Kansas is cheaper than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Independence
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Independence, KS
Compared to Fort Worth, Independence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  42.9% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower