What is a pro or con of living in Fort Worth, Texascompared to Springfield, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 130% more expensive in Fort Worth.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Worth, Texas copmared to Springfield, Illinois?

A salary of $52,000 in Springfield, Illinois should increase to $69,103 in Fort Worth, Texas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SPRINGFIELD vs. FORT WORTH
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Illinois vs. Fort Worth, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Worth, Texas is 32.9% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $69,103 in Fort Worth, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Worth, Texas is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Fort Worth
than in Springfield, Illinois

Springfield, IL vs. Fort Worth, TX

Compared to Springfield, Fort Worth is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

87.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.7% higher

Commute

62.7% higher

Health

11.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

17.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Illinois vs. Fort Worth, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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Springfield, IL vs. Fort Worth, TX

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