Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
9% cheaper
Fort Worth is 9% more affordable than Wilmington. A $75,000 salary in Wilmington is equivalent to $68,510 in Fort Worth.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Fort Worth has a housing index of 87 while Wilmington sits at 104 (national average = 100). The median home in Fort Worth costs $270,000 compared to $235,000 in Wilmington, a difference of $35,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Fort Worth versus $1,200 in Wilmington.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Fort Worth scores 96 while Wilmington scores 103. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Fort Worth (100) are lower than Wilmington (106). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Fort Worth is $62,187 compared to $46,520 in Wilmington. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Fort Worth.
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