salaryCharlotte is 6% 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
$1,881
$1,775
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,560
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$85,748
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$303,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$5,191
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$186
👥 People living there
903,844
963,194
Commute to work
24.7 min
27.1 min
College degree
48%
32%
Own their home
51%
57%
Below poverty line
11.7%
13.1%
Unemployment
4.6%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Fort Worth for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Charlotte | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $64,900 | +68% in Fort Worth |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $92,910 | +47% in Fort Worth |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,430 | $24,160 | -34% in Fort Worth |
| Registered Nurse | $90,620 | $101,420 | +12% in Fort Worth |
| Accountant | $92,910 | $82,620 | -11% in Fort Worth |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,680 | $65,070 | +11% in Fort Worth |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $110,790 | $122,520 | +11% in Fort Worth |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,930 | $75,240 | -9% in Fort Worth |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Fort Worth cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $1,775 in Fort Worth.
What salary do I need in Fort Worth to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $63,539 a year gives the same standard of living in Fort Worth.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Fort Worth?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $85,748 in Fort Worth, 3% more in Charlotte.