Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
11% cheaper
Fort Worth is 11% more affordable than Salt Lake City. A $75,000 salary in Salt Lake City is equivalent to $66,589 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 · Utah salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Fort Worth has a housing index of 87 while Salt Lake City sits at 120 (national average = 100). The median home in Fort Worth costs $270,000 compared to $440,000 in Salt Lake City, a difference of $170,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Fort Worth versus $1,500 in Salt Lake City.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Fort Worth scores 96 while Salt Lake City scores 99. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Fort Worth (100) are higher than Salt Lake City (97). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Fort Worth is $62,187 compared to $60,590 in Salt Lake City. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Fort Worth.
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