Cost of living in Fort Worth

In Fort Worth, United States, a single person typically needs around $2195 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $5551 monthly.

How expensive is Fort Worth compared to other cities?

Overall living costs in Fort Worth are 54% more expensive than the European benchmark.

How does Fort Worth compare to your city?

Fort Worth is 37% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Fort Worth is, on average, 51% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Fort Worth?

Who is Fort Worth a good fit for?

Fort Worth is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by transport and rent & utilities. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.

FAQ

Why is Fort Worth so expensive?

The high costs in Fort Worth are primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Fort Worth?

Food costs in Fort Worth are 28% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense of living.

Is public transport affordable in Fort Worth?

Public transport is 109% higher than the European benchmark, making it a costly option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2195 $
Without Rent
908 $
Rent & Utilities
1287 $
Food
608 $
Transport
156 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4243 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
919.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 19.9 $
Dinner 59.9 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.7 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.35 $
Capuccino 5.87 $
Coke, 330ml 2.34 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.93 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.32 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.7 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.66 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.2 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 15.1 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 19.6 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.11 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.65 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.3 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.36 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.3 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.45 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.27 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.85 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 13 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.86 $
Cigarette pack 8.91 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 3.96 $
Monthly Pass 80.3 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.8 $
Taxi, 8 km 16.9 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 97.9 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 9.29 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.89 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 4.3 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.92 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 140 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 219 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 67 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 985 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,084 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,458 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 2,295 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,321 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,018 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,243 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.63%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 39 $
Cinema, 1 seat 11.9 $
Haircut 16.8 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 90.8 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 60.2 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,825 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 22,657 $

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Fort Worth vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 38% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Holetown (Holetown is 37% less expensive)
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Fort Worth vs Panama City (Panama City is 37% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Colon (Colon is 46% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 44% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 52% less expensive) Fort Worth vs David (David is 62% less expensive) Fort Worth vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 57% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Balboa (Balboa is 43% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Pacora (Pacora is 43% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Chitre (Chitre is 50% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Penonome (Penonome is 50% less expensive)
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Fort Worth vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 43% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Cayon (Cayon is 43% less expensive)
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Fort Worth vs Havana (Havana is 53% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 35% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Holguin (Holguin is 42% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 31% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 52% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 47% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 29% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 29% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 50% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 60% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Fort Worth vs San Jose (San Jose is 44% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Limon (Limon is 45% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Liberia (Liberia is 59% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 44% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 42% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Cartago (Cartago is 56% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Heredia (Heredia is 43% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 23% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 40% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Fort Worth vs Castries (Castries is 47% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 46% less expensive)
Jamaica
Fort Worth vs Kingston (Kingston is 40% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 64% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 54% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 47% less expensive) Fort Worth vs May Pen (May Pen is 63% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 55% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 61% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Linstead (Linstead is 52% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 49% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 48% less expensive)
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Fort Worth vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 46% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 68% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 47% less expensive) Fort Worth vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 51% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 47% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Apopa (Apopa is 48% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 45% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 34% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 50% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 60% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Fort Worth vs St. John's (St. John's is 51% less expensive) Fort Worth vs All Saints (All Saints is 51% less expensive)
Grenada
Fort Worth vs St. George's (St. George's is 51% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Grenville (Grenville is 52% less expensive)
Dominica
Fort Worth vs Roseau (Roseau is 54% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 48% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Fort Worth vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 55% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 54% less expensive)
Belize
Fort Worth vs Belize City (Belize City is 60% less expensive) Fort Worth vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 50% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 67% less expensive) Fort Worth vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 39% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 28% less expensive)
Guatemala
Fort Worth vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 54% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Mixco (Mixco is 71% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Coban (Coban is 58% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 65% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 59% less expensive) Fort Worth vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 59% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 60% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 60% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Flores (Flores is 61% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 64% less expensive)
Honduras
Fort Worth vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 62% less expensive) Fort Worth vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 53% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Choloma (Choloma is 73% less expensive) Fort Worth vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 70% less expensive) Fort Worth vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 60% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 61% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 67% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 67% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Yoro (Yoro is 67% less expensive) Fort Worth vs La Lima (La Lima is 60% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Fort Worth vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 64% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 52% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 65% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Higuey (Higuey is 65% less expensive) Fort Worth vs La Vega (La Vega is 74% less expensive) Fort Worth vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 62% less expensive) Fort Worth vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 67% less expensive) Fort Worth vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 76% less expensive) Fort Worth vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 72% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Bonao (Bonao is 75% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Fort Worth vs Managua (Managua is 65% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Leon (Leon is 71% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Masaya (Masaya is 68% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 75% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 71% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Esteli (Esteli is 73% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Granada (Granada is 68% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 79% less expensive) Fort Worth vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 70% less expensive) Fort Worth vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 59% less expensive)