Seattle, Washington vs. Fort Worth, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 40.3% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $78,822 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Fort Worth
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Fort Worth, TX
Compared to Seattle, Fort Worth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.3% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.1% higher
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower