Iowa City, Iowa vs. Fort Worth, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 14.9% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $57,454 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Fort Worth
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Iowa City, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  66.3% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher