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HOUSTON vs. FORT WORTH
Cost of Living Comparison
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Houston, Texas vs. Fort Worth, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is
4.9%
more expensive
than Houston, Texas.
You would need a salary of
$10,492
in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is
more expensive
than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Fort Worth
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Houston, Fort Worth is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
4.9% higher
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, Taxes not Considered
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Food
0.4% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
6.6% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.1% higher
Commute
4.3% lower
Health
4.4% higher
Taxes
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Personal
8.3% higher
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