Tempe, Arizona vs. Fort Worth, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 11.0% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $72,080 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Fort Worth
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Tempe, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher