Salem, Virginia vs. Fort Worth, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 14.1% more expensive than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $116,195 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is more expensive than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Fort Worth
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs. Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Salem, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  50.9% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher