salaryGrand Prairie is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Grand Prairie to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,775
$1,883
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,560
$1,758
💵 Families earn per year
$85,748
$88,026
🔑 Buying a house
$303,000
$295,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,191
$4,954
⚡ Electric bill per month
$186
$200
👥 People living there
963,194
201,883
Commute to work
27.1 min
28 min
College degree
32%
30%
Own their home
57%
58.7%
Below poverty line
13.1%
12.1%
Unemployment
4.8%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Worth for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Grand Prairie for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Worth or Grand Prairie cheaper to live in?
Grand Prairie is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,883 a month there versus $1,775 in Fort Worth.
What salary do I need in Grand Prairie to match $60,000 in Fort Worth?
About $56,489 a year gives the same standard of living in Grand Prairie.
Where do people earn more, Fort Worth or Grand Prairie?
The typical household earns $85,748 in Fort Worth and $88,026 in Grand Prairie, 3% more in Grand Prairie.
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