Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
14% cheaper
Fort Worth is 14% more affordable than Reno. A $75,000 salary in Reno is equivalent to $64,189 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 Reno sits at 133 (national average = 100). The median home in Fort Worth costs $270,000 compared to $450,000 in Reno, a difference of $180,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Fort Worth versus $1,600 in Reno.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Fort Worth scores 96 while Reno scores 102. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Fort Worth (100) are higher than Reno (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Fort Worth is $62,187 compared to $61,648 in Reno. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Fort Worth.
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