Last updated 2026-06-12 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Just below the national average and a cheaper, slower-paced alternative to Dallas next door.
Cost of living index (US avg = 100): 98
Median 2BR rent: $1,700/mo
Housing: 96 vs 100
Groceries: 96 vs 100
Utilities: 106 vs 100
Transportation: 100 vs 100
Healthcare: 95 vs 100
Fort Worth offers Texas affordability with more character and a calmer pace than Dallas. No state income tax and reasonable housing make it a solid value in the DFW area.