Cost of Living in Fort Worth
Summary of cost of living in Fort Worth, TX, United States:
- A family of four estimated monthly costs are 4,046.3$ without rent (using our estimator).
- A single person estimated monthly costs are 1,144.7$ without rent.
- Fort Worth is 22.9% less expensive than New York (without rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Fort Worth is, on average, 59.7% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 16.00 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 60.00 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.39 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.50 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.25 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.71 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.17 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.70 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.86 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.25 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.07 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.53 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.29 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.42 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 8.39 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.42 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.75 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.24 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.73 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.89 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.08 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.19 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.30 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.45 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.50 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 7.74 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 95.22 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.25 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.80 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 18.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 3.02 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,592.50 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,432.67 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 212.50 $ | |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.20 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 76.17 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.80 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16.00 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 12.50 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,233.33 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 12,333.33 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 45.33 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 31.50 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 81.87 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 153.75 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,461.11 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,037.50 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,600.00 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,083.33 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 225.00 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 200.00 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,479.50 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.49 |
Prices in Fort Worth, Texas
This city had 303 entries in the past 12 months by 55 different contributors.
Last update: June 2023
Last update: June 2023
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| Cost of Living in Austin, Texas | 187.46 miles |
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Another reason Fort Worth is affordable is that it has a low average wage. In 2017, the median wage in Fort Worth was $37,540. This compares to the national median wage of $57,617. Additionally, Fort Worth has a low cost of living because it has few high-cost amenities relative to other cities. For example, while Manhattan has expensive restaurants and hotels, Fort Worth doesn't have as many pricey goods and services. This makes it easier for residents to live comfortably on a budget.
utilities + gas + city + tv, cable and net we pay ane average of $330