Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
6% cheaper
Fort Worth is 6% more affordable than Las Vegas. A $75,000 salary in Las Vegas is equivalent to $70,545 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 · Nevada salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Fort Worth has a housing index of 87 while Las Vegas sits at 106 (national average = 100). The median home in Fort Worth costs $270,000 compared to $350,000 in Las Vegas, a difference of $80,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Fort Worth versus $1,400 in Las Vegas.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Fort Worth scores 96 while Las Vegas scores 101. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Fort Worth (100) are higher than Las Vegas (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Fort Worth is $62,187 compared to $56,415 in Las Vegas. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Fort Worth.
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