Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
19% cheaper
Fort Worth is 19% more affordable than Tacoma. A $75,000 salary in Tacoma is equivalent to $60,897 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 Tacoma sits at 140 (national average = 100). The median home in Fort Worth costs $270,000 compared to $400,000 in Tacoma, a difference of $130,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Fort Worth versus $1,600 in Tacoma.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Fort Worth scores 96 while Tacoma scores 105. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Fort Worth (100) are lower than Tacoma (106). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Fort Worth is $62,187 compared to $58,974 in Tacoma. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Fort Worth.
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