Santa Clara, California vs. Fort Worth, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 57.4% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $31,965 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Fort Worth
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Santa Clara, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.4% 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
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher