How expensive is Fort Worth compared to the rest of United States?

Fort Worth ranks #96 out of 577 cities globally. It is 5.7% cheaper than the United States average, based on 82 cities. The rent index is 36.5 and local purchasing power is 153.1.

What is the average rent in Fort Worth?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Fort Worth city centre costs approximately USD 1,655 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 1,313 (saving 21%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 2,767.

Is Fort Worth affordable to live in?

Fort Worth is expensive by global standards. Groceries are average, restaurants are affordable, and local purchasing power is average.

🇺🇸 TX, United States · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Fort Worth

5.7% onder het United States-gemiddelde

Gerangschikt op #96 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 83.4% van de steden wereldwijd

-5.7%

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

-11.6%

Huur

+1.9%

Boodschappen

+6.2%

Koopkracht

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Huurprijzen in Fort Worth

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	USD 1,655/mo	USD 1,313/mo	21%
3-Kamer	USD 2,767/mo	USD 2,218/mo	20%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Prices of Goods & Services in Fort Worth

Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	$6.89	1 source
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	$1.86	1 source
Bread (500g)	$3.37	1 source
Local cheese (1kg)	$9.37	1 source
Chicken (1kg)	$13.78	1 source
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	$9.46	1 source
Eggs (12)	$3.81	1 source
Milk (1L)	$0.86	1 source
Potatoes (1kg)	$2.16	1 source
Tomatoes (1kg)	$4.84	1 source
Water (1.5L)	$2.36	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	$20.00	1 source

Apples (1kg)

$6.89

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

$1.86

Bread (500g)

$3.37

Local cheese (1kg)

$9.37

Chicken (1kg)

$13.78

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

$9.46

Eggs (12)

$3.81

Milk (1L)

$0.86

Potatoes (1kg)

$2.16

Tomatoes (1kg)

$4.84

Water (1.5L)

$2.36

Wine (mid-range)

$20.00

Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	$5.50	1 source
Cappuccino	$6.67	1 source
McMeal	$12.00	1 source
Cheap meal	$20.00	1 source
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	$60.00	1 source

Draft beer (0.5L)

$5.50

Cappuccino

$6.67

McMeal

$12.00

Cheap meal

$20.00

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

$60.00

Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	$127.23	1 source
Jeans (Levi's 501)	$54.50	1 source
Sport shoes (Nike)	$131.25	1 source
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	$47.50	1 source

Business shoes (leather)

$127.23

Jeans (Levi's 501)

$54.50

Sport shoes (Nike)

$131.25

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

$47.50

Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	$15.00	1 source
Gym membership	$39.58	1 source

Cinema ticket

$15.00

Gym membership

$39.58

Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	$0.74	1 source
Taxi start	$3.00	1 source
Monthly pass	$78.26	1 source

Gasoline (1L)

$0.74

Taxi start

$3.00

Monthly pass

$78.26

Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	$217.12	1 source

Basic utilities (85m²)

$217.12

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. October 2026.

Multi-Source Comparison

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Fort Worth has a cost of living index of 54.4 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 3 of 3 data sources.

54.4

Index

Sources

3.9

Gap between sources

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Numbeo

56.6

Expatistan

54.0

LivingCost

52.7

ShouldIMove price index

No data

ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.

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Kosten van Levensonderhoud

-5.7% Average

Huur

-11.6% Affordable

Boodschappen

+1.9% Average

Restaurants

-12.1% Affordable

Koopkracht

+6.2% Average

Wonen in Fort Worth: Wat te Verwachten

Fort Worth is expensive naar wereldwijde maatstaven (positie #96 van 577 steden). 5.7% goedkoper dan het United States-gemiddelde, gebaseerd op 82 steden.

Boodschappen zijn average, terwijl uit eten affordable is. Restaurants biedt de beste waarde, terwijl Groceries het duurst is.

De lokale koopkracht is sterk: inwoners kunnen meer goederen en diensten betalen dan in de meeste steden.

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Fort Worth

Huurprijzen in Fort Worth

Prices of Goods & Services in Fort Worth

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Multi-Source Comparison

Source Values (NYC = 100)

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