Fort Worth, TX, and Cleveland, OH, offer distinct and unique lifestyles, each with its own attractions and challenges. They present different landscapes, cultural experiences, educational and economic opportunities, lifestyle costs, and more. When it comes to livability factors such as safety, infrastructure, local economy, taxation systems, cultural amenities, sports teams, and healthcare services, each city brings a flavor of its own. For those seeking to relocate or visit, these differences can greatly influence the experience in either city.
Distance between
Fort Worth, TX and
Cleveland, OH : 1,050.8 miles
Fort Worth's population is larger by 154%. Its population has grown by 400,814 people (75.0%) since 2000. The population of Cleveland has decreased by 110,412 people (23.1%) during that time.
Fort Worth, TX has a relatively higher crime rate as compared to the national average, but it's comparable to other cities its size. Major efforts have been taken to increase safety through community policing and other initiatives. In Cleveland, OH, crime rates are higher than the national average too, but vary significantly by neighborhood. Both cities have comprehensive public safety measures in place, with ongoing plans to reduce crime and improve overall safety.
City-data.com crime index counts serious crimes and violent crime more heavily. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities. (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 301.1)
City-data.com crime index counts serious crimes and violent crime more heavily. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities. (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 301.1)
Sex Offenders
According to our data, there are 3,166 registered sex offenders living in Fort Worth and 1,976 registered sex offenders living in . The ratio of residents to sex offenders in Fort Worth is 270 to 1; the ratio in Cleveland is 195 to 1. The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents is a smaller in Fort Worth than in Cleveland.
Cost of Living
Living in Fort Worth is generally less expensive than in Cleveland. The overall cost of living, which includes housing, groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare, are generally lower in Fort Worth. However, Cleveland has a significantly lower price per square foot for real estate, making homeownership more attainable for many residents.
Income Tax
Fort Worth does not have a city or state income tax, making it an attractive place for those seeking to reduce their tax burdens. Cleveland, on the other hand, has a city income tax rate of 2.5%, and Ohio's state income tax rate ranges from 0% to 4.797%, depending on income levels.
Property Tax
Property taxes in Fort Worth are significantly higher than the national average, to make up for the lack of income tax. However, Cleveland's property tax rates are also higher than average, which is important to factor into the overall cost of living in the city.
Sales Tax
Sales tax in Fort Worth stands at 8.25%, which includes the Texas state sales tax rate of 6.25% plus Fort Worth's 2% city sales tax. On the other hand, Cleveland has a combined city and state sales tax rate of 8%, including the Ohio state rate of 5.75% and the city rate of 2.25%.
Income
Type
Fort Worth
Cleveland
Estimated median household income
$68,235
$35,562
Estimated per capita income
$34,106
$24,093
Cost of living index (U.S. average is 100)
95.4
94.3
If you make $50,000 in Cleveland, you will have to make $50,583 in Fort Worth to maintain the same standard of living.
Geographical Conditions
Fort Worth is situated in the vast, flat Texas plains with easy access to outdoor fun like hiking and horseback riding. In contrast, Cleveland boasts a location along Lake Erie, offering waterfront views and opportunities for water-based activities.
Both Fort Worth and Cleveland have a diverse range of educational options, including public, private, and charter schools. Fort Worth is home to several highly-rated public schools, as well as private institutions. Cleveland, on the other hand, has been recognized for educational reform efforts but still faces some struggles in the public school system. Both cities have access to higher education institutions, research universities, and technical colleges.
Both cities have diverse economies. Fort Worth's economy is heavily centered on oil and gas, aviation, technology, and healthcare, while Cleveland has a strong healthcare, manufacturing, and biotech sector. Job growth has been steady in both cities, but Fort Worth has seen slightly higher growth rates in recent years.
Biggest Employers
Fort Worth's major employers are American Airlines, Lockheed Martin, and Texas Health Resources, among others. Meanwhile, Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, and KeyCorp are among the biggest employers in Cleveland. Both cities have a good mix of public and private sector jobs.
There were 7,236 building permits issued in Fort Worth in 2012 (4810 more than in 2011) compared to 104 building permits issued in Cleveland in 2012 (18 more than in 2011).
In Fort Worth (Tarrant County), 41.4% voted for Democrats and 57.1% for Republicans in 2012 Presidential Election. In Cleveland (Cuyahoga County), 69.7% voted for Democrats and 29.7% for Republicans.
Elections
Type
Democrats
Republicans
Other
Year
Fort Worth
Cleveland
Fort Worth
Cleveland
Fort Worth
Cleveland
2020
49.3%
66.5%
49.1%
32.4%
1.6%
1.1%
2016
43.2%
65.5%
51.8%
30.3%
5.0%
4.1%
2012
41.4%
69.7%
57.1%
29.7%
1.4%
0.5%
2008
43.8%
69.1%
55.5%
30.1%
0.7%
0.8%
2004
37.0%
66.6%
62.5%
32.9%
0.5%
0.5%
2000
36.9%
62.9%
60.9%
33.6%
2.3%
3.5%
1996
41.6%
60.8%
50.9%
29.1%
7.5%
10.1%
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregation
Type
Adherents
Congregations
Religion
Fort Worth
Cleveland
Fort Worth
Cleveland
SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION
17.3%
0.4%
33.3%
3.0%
CATHOLIC CHURCH
11.1%
28.6%
1.9%
11.3%
MUSLIM ESTIMATE
2.2%
0.3%
0.9%
1.4%
LUTHERAN CHURCH
0.5%
1.4%
0.9%
4.0%
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
0.4%
0.4%
1.6%
1.6%
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
0.3%
0.6%
0.8%
2.2%
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA
0.3%
1.1%
0.9%
3.9%
AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES IN THE USA
0.0%
1.6%
0.1%
3.2%
Weather
The weather in the two cities is vastly different. Fort Worth experiences a humid subtropical climate with mild winters and hot summers while Cleveland has a humid continental climate, characterized by cold, snowy winters and warm to hot summers. Thus, your preference for climate could significantly influence your choice between these two cities.
Weather and climate
Type
Fort Worth
Cleveland
Temperature - Average
65°F
50.1°F
Humidity - Average morning or afternoon humidity
71.4%
75.8%
Humidity - Differences between morning and afternoon humidity
34.1%
27%
Humidity - Maximum monthly morning or afternoon humidity
82.1%
83%
Humidity - Minimum monthly morning or afternoon humidity
48%
56%
Precipitation - Yearly average
35 in
38.5 in
Snowfall - Yearly average
4.2 in
115.9 in
Clouds - Number of days clear of clouds
22.8%
11.2%
Sunshine amount - Average
66.6%
51.8%
Sunshine amount - Differences during a year
20%
44%
Sunshine amount - Maximum monthly
74%
66%
Sunshine amount - Minimum monthly
54%
22%
Wind speed - Average
10.3 mph
10.4 mph
Average climate in Fort Worth, Texas
Average climate in Cleveland, Ohio
Air pollution
Type
AQI
CO
NO2
OZONE
PM10
PM25
SO2
Year
Fort Worth
Cleveland
Fort Worth
Cleveland
Fort Worth
Cleveland
Fort Worth
Cleveland
Cleveland
Fort Worth
Cleveland
Fort Worth
Cleveland
2018
67
85
N/A
0.26
5.8
11.3
27.1
26.9
22.7
N/A
N/A
9.3
N/A
0.6
2017
67
82
N/A
0.27
6.2
11.4
27.2
27.6
23.2
N/A
N/A
8.2
N/A
0.5
2016
56
81
N/A
0.27
6.3
11.1
25.5
27.1
23.4
N/A
N/A
9.9
N/A
1.0
2015
61
76
N/A
0.27
6.5
12.9
24.8
25.1
31.5
N/A
N/A
8.0
N/A
1.9
2014
56
83
0.22
0.25
6.8
12.3
26.6
23.7
28.4
N/A
N/A
10.6
N/A
1.7
2013
64
88
0.25
0.24
6.4
12.9
26.5
23.8
27.3
N/A
N/A
12.0
N/A
1.9
2012
87
119
0.26
0.28
7.8
13.7
30.3
26.5
32.0
N/A
N/A
15.2
N/A
2.5
2011
79
110
0.23
0.29
7.9
15.3
30.7
25.8
29.7
N/A
N/A
16.1
N/A
3.4
2010
70
113
0.23
0.35
8.5
15.8
27.7
27.0
24.2
N/A
N/A
18.7
N/A
3.6
2009
81
67
0.25
0.37
8.7
17.1
29.5
26.0
21.5
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
3.7
2008
69
87
0.25
0.29
9.6
15.2
25.8
32.9
27.1
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
4.2
2007
75
94
0.30
0.29
10.6
18.1
24.6
32.9
30.3
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
5.2
2006
90
75
0.34
0.25
10.2
16.2
29.7
27.7
27.3
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
5.0
2005
102
98
0.34
0.27
10.9
19.2
28.4
28.6
31.7
N/A
11.3
N/A
0.9
5.7
2004
78
77
0.39
0.47
10.6
19.5
25.4
20.1
29.2
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
3.8
2003
82
81
0.40
0.49
11.1
19.6
27.2
25.8
28.3
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
5.7
2002
94
95
0.37
0.40
11.8
19.8
25.8
28.6
32.5
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
5.1
2001
16
91
0.48
0.43
N/A
21.1
N/A
28.4
35.9
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
5.9
2000
17
79
0.55
0.48
N/A
20.5
N/A
25.2
35.9
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
5.8
Natural disasters
Type
Fort Worth
Cleveland
Tornado activity compared to U.S. average
249.6%
93%
Earthquake activity compared to U.S. average
562.8%
50.2%
Natural disasters compared to U.S. average
23%
16%
Transportation
Fort Worth offers a variety of commuting options, including buses, trams, and bike lanes, and has accessible highways for commuters. Cleveland also provides efficient public transportation, with an extensive bus network, light rail, and trolley buses, as well as bike-friendly areas and highways for those commuting by car.
Transport
Type
Fort Worth
Cleveland
Amtrak stations
1
1
Amtrak stations nearby
1
1
FAA registered aircraft
2
307
FAA registered aircraft manufacturers and dealers
19
19
Means of transportation to work
Type
Fort Worth
Cleveland
Bicycle
0.1%
0.2%
Bus
0.4%
3.5%
Carpooled
11%
7.7%
Car alone
85.8%
83.1%
Motorcycle
0.1%
0.1%
Railroad
0%
0.1%
Streetcar
0%
0.4%
Taxicab
0.1%
0.1%
Walked
1.3%
3.9%
Average travel time to work
Type
Fort Worth
Cleveland
Average
28.5 min
28.9 min
Other means
25.3 min
23.2 min
Public transportation
41.8 min
42.9 min
Private vehicle occupancy
Type
Fort Worth
Cleveland
Average
1.2
1.2
Drove alone
87.6%
87.9%
In 2 person carpool
8.5%
10.3%
In 3 person carpool
2.5%
1%
In 4 person carpool
1.1%
0.4%
In 5-6 person carpool
0.3%
0.1%
In 7+ person carpool
0.1%
0.3%
How many people usually rode to work in the car, truck or van.
Real Estate
Real estate in Fort Worth is booming due to continuing population growth, with demand for housing surging. In contrast, Cleveland's slower growth rate has meant more stability in its housing market, but at significantly lower prices on average than in Fort Worth.
Neighborhoods
Both cities offer a variety of neighborhoods, each with its unique culture and vibe. Fort Worth is known for areas like TCU-West Cliff, Downtown Fort Worth, and Arlington Heights. Cleveland, meanwhile, has engaging neighborhoods like Tremont, Ohio City, and Little Italy, famous for their cultural heritage, food, and festivals.
Houses and residents
Type
Fort Worth
Cleveland
Houses
361,341
202,735
Average household size (people)
2.8
2.3
Median year apartment built
1991
1946
Length of stay in the house since moving in
11.2 years
17.5 years
Houses occupied
334,286 (92.5%)
171,321 (84.5%)
Houses occupied by owners
185,197 (55.4%)
67,039 (39.1%)
Houses occupied by renters
149,089 (44.6%)
104,282 (60.9%)
Median rent asked for vacant for-rent units
$1,068
$1,284
Median monthly housing costs
$1,328
$754
Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos
$288,576
$86,306
Estimated median house or condo value
$249,000
$83,400
Median numbers of rooms
5.3
5.2
Median number of rooms in apartments
4.2
4.4
Median number of rooms in houses and condos
6.3
6.3
Median house price - detached houses
$279,885
$104,861
Median house price - in 2-unit structures
Over $1,000,000
$81,957
Median house price - in 3-to-4-unit structures
$337,081
$250,787
Median house price - in 5 or more unit structures
$298,062
$156,467
Median house price - mobile homes
$58,470
$40,340
Median house price - Townhouses or other attached units
$279,957
$125,938
Median house price - All housing units
$279,281
$105,403
Median house age
29
80
Renting percentage
40.8%
55.9%
Housing density (houses/condos per square mile)
1,235.2
2,613.2
House value disparities
31.8%
41.6%
Household income disparities
43.6%
48.5%
Median household income for houses/condes with a mortgage
$106,170
$61,885
Median household income for apartments without a mortgage
$72,147
$42,551
Housing units without a mortgage
2,986 (2.4%)
2,325 (6.3%)
Housing units with both a second mortgage and home equity loan
3,696 (3%)
2,348 (6.4%)
Housing units with a mortgage
121,099 (97.6%)
34,401 (93.7%)
Housing units with a home equity loan
66 (0.1%)
166 (0.5%)
Housing units with a second mortgage
5,171 (4.2%)
3,335 (9.1%)
House/condo owner moved in on average (years ago)
8
19
House/condo renter moved in on average (years ago)
1
3
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities
1.8%
8.8%
Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities
0.7%
5.1%
Housing units in structures
Housing units in structures
Fort Worth
Cleveland
One, detached
65.4%
48.7%
One, attached
2.9%
5.6%
Two
1.6%
14.7%
3 or 4
4.1%
5.2%
5 to 9
5.8%
5.0%
10 to 19
6.5%
3.8%
20 to 49
4.6%
3.3%
50 or more
7.0%
13.1%
Mobile homes
2.1%
0.4%
Boats, RVs, vans, etc.
0.0%
0.1%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units
Self-employed workers in own not incorporated business
27,257
7,246
State government workers
8,587
2,212
Unpaid family workers
392
328
Industries and Occupations
Fort Worth's biggest industries are oil and gas, aerospace, healthcare, and technology, where jobs span from manual labor to high-tech occupations. Cleveland, on the other hand, is a hub for healthcare, biotech, finance, and manufacturing. Both cities also have a strong presence in the education and government sectors.
Both Cleveland and Fort Worth offer high-quality healthcare services. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. In Fort Worth, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital is among the prominent healthcare facilities. Both cities have a mix of public and private healthcare options, and various specialists available.
Health (county statistics)
Type
Fort Worth
Cleveland
General health status score of residents in this county from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent)
Fort Worth boasts a modern infrastructure in both its downtown and suburban areas, with continuous developments in public spaces and civic facilities. Cleveland, with its rich industrial history, features a mix of historic and modern infrastructure, with extensive redevelopment projects underway aimed at revitalizing its neighborhoods and business districts.
Infrastructure
Type
Fort Worth
Cleveland
Hospitals
76
30
TV stations
25
16
Arenas or stadiums
7
4
Bank branches located here
175
116
Bank institutions located here
42
17
Main business address for public companies
24
31
Drinking water stations with no reported violations in the past
3
1
Drinking water stations with reported violations in the past
HMDA - Conventional home purchase loans - Applications denied
Year
Fort Worth
Cleveland
1999
3,575
1,871
2000
2,473
2,587
2001
2,109
2,077
2002
1,701
1,561
2003
2,183
1,242
2004
3,202
1,561
2005
4,261
3,297
2006
4,161
3,951
2007
2,871
2,211
2008
1,256
482
2009
585
184
Culture and Food
The culture and food in both cities reflect their distinct histories. Fort Worth is known for its cowboy heritage, with American and Mexican cultures heavily influencing its food scene. Cleveland, meanwhile, boasts a diverse food and cultural scene, inspired by its immigrant roots, with a growing reputation as a foodie destination.
Sports Teams
Sports enthusiasts would find both cities appealing. Fort Worth has the Dallas Cowboys (NFL), Texas Rangers (MLB), and Dallas Stars (NHL), while Cleveland is home to the Cleveland Browns (NFL), Cleveland Indians (MLB), and Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA).
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