Wichita, Kansas vs. Fort Worth, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 22.8% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $85,956 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Fort Worth
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Wichita, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  41.7% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher