Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
5% cheaper
San Antonio is 5% more affordable than Fort Worth. A $75,000 salary in Fort Worth is equivalent to $71,053 in San Antonio.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Texas salaries · Texas salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Fort Worth has a housing index of 87 while San Antonio sits at 78 (national average = 100). The median home in Fort Worth costs $270,000 compared to $250,000 in San Antonio, a difference of $20,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Fort Worth versus $1,200 in San Antonio.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Fort Worth scores 96 while San Antonio scores 93.
Healthcare costs in Fort Worth (100) are higher than San Antonio (95). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Fort Worth is $62,187 compared to $53,420 in San Antonio. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in San Antonio.
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