Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
9% cheaper
Fort Worth is 9% more affordable than Provo. A $75,000 salary in Provo is equivalent to $68,510 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 Provo sits at 112 (national average = 100). The median home in Fort Worth costs $270,000 compared to $380,000 in Provo, a difference of $110,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Fort Worth versus $1,300 in Provo.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Fort Worth scores 96 while Provo scores 98. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Fort Worth (100) are higher than Provo (97). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Fort Worth is $62,187 compared to $51,048 in Provo. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Fort Worth.
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