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AUSTIN vs. FORT WORTH
Cost of Living Comparison
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Austin, Texas vs. Fort Worth, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is
22.6%
cheaper
than Austin, Texas.
You would need a salary of
$309,701
in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is
cheaper
than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Fort Worth
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Austin, Fort Worth is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
22.6% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
1.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
46.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.4% higher
Commute
3.6% higher
Health
2.3% lower
Taxes
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Personal
8.3% higher
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