Median rent is 17% lower in Fort Worth ($1,509/mo vs $1,824/mo). Buying is cheaper in Fort Worth, where the median home runs $303,000 versus $484,900. Households earn more in Henderson ($90,138 vs $79,507 a year). Taken together, Henderson is the more affordable choice with a cost index of 98.3 against 102.5 — about 4% lower overall prices. After adjusting income for local prices, a typical paycheck stretches further in Henderson, NV.
Cost of living verdict
Henderson is 4% cheaper overall
Cost of Living Index: 98.3 in Henderson vs 102.5 in Fort Worth (US national average = 100)
City A
Fort Worth, TX
City B
Henderson, NV
How much would you need to earn in Henderson, NV to maintain your standard of living from Fort Worth, TX?
Equivalent salary in Henderson, NV
$71,924
You could earn $3,076 less (4% lower) and break even.
Based on BEA Regional Price Parity (cost index) for each metro area. This estimates overall purchasing power; it does not account for taxes or take-home pay differences.
Metric
Fort Worth
Texas
Henderson
Nevada
Population
Median Household Income
Annual
Median Gross Rent
Per month
Median Home Value
Cost of Living Index
US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
Air Quality Index
Lower = cleaner
Top State Income Tax
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
Statewide base rate
Median Age
Years
✓ = better value · Sources: Census ACS, BEA, HUD Fair Market Rents, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation
Median rent is modestly lower in Fort Worth at $1,509/mo compared to $1,824/mo in Henderson (17% gap). Home buyers face a steeper market in Henderson: the median home is $484,900 versus $303,000 in Fort Worth — 38% more expensive.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
State tax data is not yet available for these cities.
Fort Worth
Income tax: N/A
Sales tax: N/A
Henderson
Income tax: N/A
Sales tax: N/A
Air quality data is available for Henderson (avg AQI 20.0) but not yet for Fort Worth.
Pick Henderson if you prioritize lower overall cost of living (index 98.3 vs 102.5).
Pick Henderson if you prioritize higher median household income ($90,138/yr).
Pick Fort Worth if you prioritize cheaper rent ($1,509/mo median).
Is Fort Worth cheaper than Henderson?
Henderson is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 98.3 versus 102.5 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 4% lower in Henderson.
How much is rent in Fort Worth vs Henderson?
Median rent is $1,509/mo in Fort Worth, TX and $1,824/mo in Henderson, NV. Fort Worth, TX has the lower rent by about 17%.
Which has higher salaries — Fort Worth or Henderson?
Median household income is $79,507 in Fort Worth, TX and $90,138 in Henderson, NV. Henderson, NV has the higher median income. Note that BLS occupational wages in the table above show wages for specific jobs.
Which city has better air quality?
Air quality data is not yet available for one or both cities.
Which has lower taxes — Fort Worth or Henderson?
State tax data is not yet available for one or both cities.
What salary do I need in Henderson to match my Fort Worth income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Fort Worth, TX is equivalent to roughly $95,898 in Henderson, NV (using the BEA Regional Price Parity ratio). Use the salary calculator above for any income amount.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
