Side-by-side
Austin vs Fort Worth
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Austin, TX77 | Fort Worth, TX74 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 77 | 74 |
| Affordability | 89 | 92 |
| Housing | 46 | 72 |
| Jobs | 82 | 64 |
| Safety | 66 | 63 |
| Climate | 90 | 92 |
| Amenities | 89 | 53 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,031 | $3,844 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,445 | $1,258 |
| Median home value | $512,700 | $277,300 |
| Median HH income | $91,461 | $76,602 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| Population | 967.9K | 941.3K |
| Summer high / winter low | 97° / 43° | 96° / 36° |
| Sunny days / yr | 228 | 229 |