Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Fort Worth, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 30.6% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $98,777 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Fort Worth
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Jersey City, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher