Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
49% cheaper
Fort Worth is 49% more affordable than Honolulu. A $75,000 salary in Honolulu is equivalent to $38,306 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 Honolulu sits at 275 (national average = 100). The median home in Fort Worth costs $270,000 compared to $720,000 in Honolulu, a difference of $450,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Fort Worth versus $2,400 in Honolulu.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Fort Worth scores 96 while Honolulu scores 138.
Healthcare costs in Fort Worth (100) are lower than Honolulu (107). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Fort Worth is $62,187 compared to $71,465 in Honolulu. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Fort Worth.
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