salaryCincinnati is 8% 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
$1,379
$1,775
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$1,560
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$85,748
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$303,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$5,191
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$186
👥 People living there
311,224
963,194
Commute to work
22.4 min
27.1 min
College degree
41.8%
32%
Own their home
39.8%
57%
Below poverty line
25.5%
13.1%
Unemployment
6.8%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Fort Worth for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,530 | $24,160 | -34% in Fort Worth |
| Lawyer | $130,980 | $168,510 | +29% in Fort Worth |
| Registered Nurse | $83,650 | $101,420 | +21% in Fort Worth |
| Carpenter | $60,110 | $48,740 | -19% in Fort Worth |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,450 | $122,520 | +18% in Fort Worth |
| Police Officer | $80,410 | $92,910 | +16% in Fort Worth |
| Firefighter | $58,570 | $64,900 | +11% in Fort Worth |
| Operations Manager | $100,670 | $111,010 | +10% in Fort Worth |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or Fort Worth cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $1,775 in Fort Worth.
What salary do I need in Fort Worth to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $64,857 a year gives the same standard of living in Fort Worth.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Fort Worth?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $85,748 in Fort Worth, 33% more in Fort Worth.