Fort Worth, TX vs Seattle, WA: where should you move?
Fort Worth: DFW jobs + no state income tax; hot summers, high property tax. Seattle: No income tax + full amenity stack; price and gray are the toll.
Dimension
Fort Worth
Seattle
Median home price
$367K
$745K
Effective property tax
1.68%
0.87%
Tax friendliness
9/10
9/10
Winter mildness
8/10
5/10
Summer comfort
5/10
9/10
Walkability
5/10
6/10
Outdoor access
5/10
10/10
Culture & food
7/10
8/10
Healthcare
10/10
10/10
Airport connectivity
10/10
9/10
Schools
6/10
8/10
Safety
6/10
6/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
9/10
4/10
Growth trajectory
9/10
7/10
Pick Fort Worth if your priorities lean: Median home price, Winter mildness, Airport connectivity, Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk). Pick Seattle if they lean: Effective property tax, Summer comfort, Walkability, Outdoor access. There is no universal winner — only a winner for your weights.