Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
8% cheaper
Cleveland is 8% more affordable than Fort Worth. A $75,000 salary in Fort Worth is equivalent to $68,684 in Cleveland.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Cleveland has a housing index of 59 while Fort Worth sits at 87 (national average = 100). The median home in Cleveland costs $100,000 compared to $270,000 in Fort Worth, a difference of $170,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $900 in Cleveland versus $1,400 in Fort Worth.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Cleveland scores 99 while Fort Worth scores 96. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Cleveland (96) are lower than Fort Worth (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Cleveland is $32,053 compared to $62,187 in Fort Worth. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Cleveland.
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