Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Wales, Florida vs Fort Worth, Texas


The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 16.9% more expensive than Lake Wales, Florida.

You would need a salary of $87,690 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Wales, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is more expensive than Lake Wales, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Fort Worth
than in Lake Wales, Florida
Lake Wales, FL vs Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Lake Wales, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  29.6% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher

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