salaryFort Worth is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Fort Worth to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,087
$1,775
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,560
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$85,748
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$303,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$5,191
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$186
👥 People living there
394,432
963,194
Commute to work
28.6 min
27.1 min
College degree
33.6%
32%
Own their home
62.4%
57%
Below poverty line
11.9%
13.1%
Unemployment
5.9%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Fort Worth for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Aurora | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $24,160 | -39% in Fort Worth |
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $64,900 | -26% in Fort Worth |
| Carpenter | $64,910 | $48,740 | -25% in Fort Worth |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $75,240 | -24% in Fort Worth |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $111,010 | -22% in Fort Worth |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,110 | $38,530 | -22% in Fort Worth |
| Cashier | $37,620 | $29,910 | -20% in Fort Worth |
| Restaurant Cook | $44,370 | $36,490 | -18% in Fort Worth |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Fort Worth cheaper to live in?
Fort Worth is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,775 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Fort Worth to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $58,473 a year gives the same standard of living in Fort Worth.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Fort Worth?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $85,748 in Fort Worth, 11% more in Aurora.