salaryColumbus is 15% 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
$1,314
$1,775
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$1,560
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$85,748
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$303,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$5,191
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$186
👥 People living there
203,711
963,194
Commute to work
20.9 min
27.1 min
College degree
30.5%
32%
Own their home
50.8%
57%
Below poverty line
19%
13.1%
Unemployment
6.3%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Fort Worth for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $92,910 | +86% in Fort Worth |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $168,510 | +62% in Fort Worth |
| Operations Manager | $82,330 | $111,010 | +35% in Fort Worth |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $64,900 | +33% in Fort Worth |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $61,250 | +29% in Fort Worth |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $59,560 | +27% in Fort Worth |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,240 | $101,870 | +27% in Fort Worth |
| Truck Driver | $47,570 | $59,530 | +25% in Fort Worth |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Fort Worth cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $1,775 in Fort Worth.
What salary do I need in Fort Worth to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $69,269 a year gives the same standard of living in Fort Worth.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Fort Worth?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $85,748 in Fort Worth, 27% more in Fort Worth.