Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
38% cheaper
Fort Worth is 38% more affordable than Seattle. A $75,000 salary in Seattle is equivalent to $46,875 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 · Washington salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Fort Worth has a housing index of 87 while Seattle sits at 224 (national average = 100). The median home in Fort Worth costs $270,000 compared to $750,000 in Seattle, a difference of $480,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Fort Worth versus $2,300 in Seattle.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Fort Worth scores 96 while Seattle scores 109.
Healthcare costs in Fort Worth (100) are lower than Seattle (109).
Median household income in Fort Worth is $62,187 compared to $97,185 in Seattle. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Fort Worth.
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