Cost of Living in Fort Worth
Summary of cost of living in Fort Worth, TX, United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,433.2$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,231.4$, excluding rent.
- Fort Worth is 13.7% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Fort Worth is, on average, 45.2% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 60.00 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 12.00 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 5.65 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 9.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 6.67 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.79 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.67 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 0.86 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.06 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.00 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.81 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.25 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.25 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 8.50 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3.13 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.95 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.13 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.20 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.98 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.25 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.11 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.36 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.86 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.77 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 9.46 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 78.26 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 3.00 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.80 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 24.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 0.74 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 36,232.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 26,211.68 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 217.12 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 89.25 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 88.75 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 39.58 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 20.00 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 15.00 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,816.50 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 25,600.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 54.50 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 47.50 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 131.25 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 127.23 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,679.29 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,190.00 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,634.00 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,156.67 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 353.67 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 174.47 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,170.66 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.39 | |
Prices in Fort Worth, Texas
This city had 188 entries in the past 12 months by 18 different contributors.
Last update: 29 January 2026
Last update: 29 January 2026
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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.