Fort Worth, TX vs San Antonio, TX

San Antonio is moderately more affordable than Fort Worth, with a 13.7% lower cost of living index. Fort Worth scores 101 compared to 89 for San Antonio, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fort Worth can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fort Worth is $1,412/month compared to $1,258/month in San Antonio — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: San Antonio is more affordable at $219,700 median vs $277,300.

Median household income in Fort Worth is $76,602 compared to $62,917 in San Antonio (+21.8%). While Fort Worth is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fort Worth spend roughly 22.1% of their income on rent, less than the 24% in San Antonio.

Climate-wise, San Antonio is notably warmer with an average of 69.6°F compared to 65.9°F in Fort Worth. Fort Worth receives more rainfall at 35.3" per year compared to 32.4" in San Antonio.