Fort Worth, TX Cost Of Living
Fort Worth's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
In Texas
In America
What is the cost of living in Fort Worth, TX?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Fort Worth has an overall cost of living index of 95 which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Texas, Fort Worth has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Texas's index of 94.
The standard of living in Fort Worth ranks as #2,449 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Texas. By definition, that implies Fort Worth ranks as the #3,969 most expensive place in the Lone Star State.
Fort Worth Cost Of Living Vs. Texas
| Living Expense | Fort Worth | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 89 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 80 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 85 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 109 | 101 | 100 | |
Fort Worth, TX Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Texas, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Fort Worth | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $190,400 | $187,200 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,115 | $1,082 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $64,567 | $63,826 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 2.9x | 2.9x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.21x | 0.2x | 0.2x |
Detailed Fort Worth Services Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Fort Worth | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $0.99 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $10.24 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $18.08 | $14.67 |
Detailed Fort Worth Groceries Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Fort Worth | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $5.2 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.87 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $1.92 | $2.05 |
Detailed Fort Worth Health Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Fort Worth | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $27.56 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $53.57 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $2.7 | $2.34 |
Detailed Fort Worth Transportation Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Fort Worth | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $2.67 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $9.31 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $9.8 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $92.25 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $91.05 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $108.33 | $99.13 |
Detailed Fort Worth Utilities Costs Vs. Texas
| Item | Fort Worth | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $1.83 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $47.98 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $187.94 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $184.73 | $175.64 |
Fort Worth SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Fort Worth
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Fort Worth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield, TX | 71,419 | 102 | 1.1x |
| North Richland Hills, TX | 70,585 | 99 | 1.0x |
| Grapevine, TX | 54,151 | 109 | 1.1x |
| Bedford, TX | 49,145 | 97 | 1.0x |
| Keller, TX | 46,885 | 117 | 1.2x |
| Hurst, TX | 38,783 | 94 | 1.0x |
| Southlake, TX | 31,684 | 150 | 1.6x |
| Colleyville, TX | 26,766 | 136 | 1.4x |
| Watauga, TX | 24,487 | 93 | 1.0x |
| Saginaw, TX | 23,835 | 93 | 1.0x |
