salaryFort Worth is 7% 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
$2,334
$1,775
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,560
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$85,748
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$303,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$5,191
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$186
👥 People living there
214,169
963,194
Commute to work
33.4 min
27.1 min
College degree
21.4%
32%
Own their home
66.8%
57%
Below poverty line
9.9%
13.1%
Unemployment
6.5%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Fort Worth for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Fort Worth cheaper to live in?
Fort Worth is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,775 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Fort Worth to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $55,865 a year gives the same standard of living in Fort Worth.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Fort Worth?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $85,748 in Fort Worth, 29% more in Fontana.