Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
11% cheaper
Fort Worth is 11% more affordable than Atlanta. A $75,000 salary in Atlanta is equivalent to $66,589 in Fort Worth.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Georgia salaries · Texas salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Atlanta has a housing index of 113 while Fort Worth sits at 87 (national average = 100). The median home in Atlanta costs $350,000 compared to $270,000 in Fort Worth, a difference of $80,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,700 in Atlanta versus $1,400 in Fort Worth.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Atlanta scores 104 while Fort Worth scores 96. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Atlanta (101) are higher than Fort Worth (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Atlanta is $59,948 compared to $62,187 in Fort Worth. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Fort Worth.
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