Modesto, California vs. Fort Worth, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 12.8% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $65,405 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Fort Worth
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Modesto, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher