Waco, Texas vs. Fort Worth, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 27.0% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $33,019 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Fort Worth
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Waco, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  57.5% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher