Fort Worth, Texas vs. El Monte, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in El Monte, California is 43.1% more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $71,557 in El Monte, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, El Monte, California is more expensive than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
124% more expensive in El Monte
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. El Monte, CA
Compared to Fort Worth, El Monte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  40.8% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower