salaryFort Worth is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Santa Clarita to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,775
$3,027
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,560
$2,662
💵 Families earn per year
$85,748
$132,722
🔑 Buying a house
$303,000
$784,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,191
$6,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$186
$166
👥 People living there
963,194
230,221
Commute to work
27.1 min
34.1 min
College degree
32%
39.8%
Own their home
57%
71.8%
Below poverty line
13.1%
7.4%
Unemployment
4.8%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Worth for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Santa Clarita for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Worth or Santa Clarita cheaper to live in?
Fort Worth is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,775 a month there versus $3,027 in Santa Clarita.
What salary do I need in Santa Clarita to match $60,000 in Fort Worth?
About $64,441 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Clarita.
Where do people earn more, Fort Worth or Santa Clarita?
The typical household earns $85,748 in Fort Worth and $132,722 in Santa Clarita, 35% more in Santa Clarita.
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