salaryDetroit 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
$1,347
$1,775
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,153
$1,560
💵 Families earn per year
$43,073
$85,748
🔑 Buying a house
$83,900
$303,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.3
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,402
$5,191
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$186
👥 People living there
638,530
963,194
Commute to work
24.8 min
27.1 min
College degree
18.1%
32%
Own their home
50.3%
57%
Below poverty line
32.7%
13.1%
Unemployment
14%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Detroit 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 | Detroit | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $37,490 | $24,160 | -36% in Fort Worth |
| Plumber | $86,370 | $61,250 | -29% in Fort Worth |
| Electrician | $81,990 | $59,010 | -28% in Fort Worth |
| Carpenter | $65,810 | $48,740 | -26% in Fort Worth |
| Lawyer | $134,980 | $168,510 | +25% in Fort Worth |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,480 | $101,870 | +21% in Fort Worth |
| Police Officer | $78,450 | $92,910 | +18% in Fort Worth |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,670 | $122,520 | +18% in Fort Worth |
Frequently asked questions
Is Detroit or Fort Worth cheaper to live in?
Detroit is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,347 a month there versus $1,775 in Fort Worth.
What salary do I need in Fort Worth to match $60,000 in Detroit?
About $61,670 a year gives the same standard of living in Fort Worth.
Where do people earn more, Detroit or Fort Worth?
The typical household earns $43,073 in Detroit and $85,748 in Fort Worth, 50% more in Fort Worth.