Kansas City, Missouri vs. Fort Worth, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 14.0% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $227,986 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Fort Worth
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Kansas City, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  28.4% higher
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher