Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
17% cheaper
Fort Worth is 17% more affordable than Frisco. A $75,000 salary in Frisco is equivalent to $61,957 in Fort Worth.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Texas salaries · Texas salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Fort Worth has a housing index of 87 while Frisco sits at 142 (national average = 100). The median home in Fort Worth costs $270,000 compared to $500,000 in Frisco, a difference of $230,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Fort Worth versus $1,900 in Frisco.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Fort Worth scores 96 while Frisco scores 99. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Fort Worth (100) match Frisco (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Fort Worth is $62,187 compared to $126,048 in Frisco. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Fort Worth.
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