Washington, District of Columbia vs. Fort Worth, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 33.5% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $69,861 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Fort Worth
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Washington, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  14.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  15.8% lower
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher