Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
8% cheaper
Oklahoma City is 8% more affordable than Fort Worth. A $75,000 salary in Fort Worth is equivalent to $68,684 in Oklahoma City.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Texas salaries · Oklahoma salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Fort Worth has a housing index of 87 while Oklahoma City sits at 68 (national average = 100). The median home in Fort Worth costs $270,000 compared to $195,000 in Oklahoma City, a difference of $75,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Fort Worth versus $1,000 in Oklahoma City.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Fort Worth scores 96 while Oklahoma City scores 95. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Fort Worth (100) are higher than Oklahoma City (92).
Median household income in Fort Worth is $62,187 compared to $55,458 in Oklahoma City. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Oklahoma City.
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