Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Fort Worth, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 2.1% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $97,852 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Fort Worth
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Raleigh, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher