Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
24% cheaper
Fort Worth is 24% more affordable than Worcester. A $75,000 salary in Worcester is equivalent to $57,000 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 Worcester sits at 152 (national average = 100). The median home in Fort Worth costs $270,000 compared to $340,000 in Worcester, a difference of $70,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Fort Worth versus $1,600 in Worcester.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Fort Worth scores 96 while Worcester scores 106.
Healthcare costs in Fort Worth (100) are lower than Worcester (115).
Median household income in Fort Worth is $62,187 compared to $52,228 in Worcester. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Fort Worth.
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