Salem, Oregon vs. Fort Worth, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 2.1% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $97,852 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Fort Worth
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Salem, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.7% higher
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher