Fort Worth, Texas vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 8.5% more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $202,896 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Fort Worth, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  3.5% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower