Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
14% cheaper
Fort Worth is 14% more affordable than Gilbert. A $75,000 salary in Gilbert is equivalent to $64,189 in Fort Worth.
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. Fort Worth has a housing index of 87 while Gilbert sits at 128 (national average = 100). The median home in Fort Worth costs $270,000 compared to $470,000 in Gilbert, a difference of $200,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Fort Worth versus $1,700 in Gilbert.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Fort Worth scores 96 while Gilbert scores 100. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Fort Worth (100) are higher than Gilbert (95). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Fort Worth is $62,187 compared to $94,518 in Gilbert. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Fort Worth.
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