City comparison
No. Huntsville's crime index is 134 versus 135 in Fort Worth, and its violent crime index is 127 versus 121, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Huntsville is cheaper. Median rent is $1,171 a month versus $1,509 in Fort Worth.
The cost gap between Fort Worth and Huntsville is the real story here. Huntsville comes in 22% cheaper on typical rent ($1,509 vs $1,171), which over a year adds up to $4,056. Median household income runs $79,507 in Fort Worth and $74,714 in Huntsville.
Neither city has a clear overall edge here. Huntsville costs less and Fort Worth pays more: the right call depends on whether you are optimizing for take-home pay or monthly burn rate. Both are defensible choices for different reasons.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Huntsville at $1,171 average has pockets that run $971 and others at $1,571: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Fort Worth and Huntsville are 632 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,509 a month in Fort Worth to $1,171 a month in Huntsville, down $338 a month (22%).
Median household income goes from $79,507 in Fort Worth to $74,714 in Huntsville, down $4,793 (6%).
The crime index goes from 135 in Fort Worth to 134 in Huntsville, down 1 points (1%).
The move
Huntsville and Fort Worth are 632 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,171 a month in Huntsville to $1,509 a month in Fort Worth, up $338 a month (29%).
Median household income goes from $74,714 in Huntsville to $79,507 in Fort Worth, up $4,793 (6%).
The crime index goes from 134 in Huntsville to 135 in Fort Worth, up 1 points (1%).
Fort Worth, TX
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Huntsville, AL
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Rent
22% cheaper
Huntsville rent is 22% cheaper than Fort Worth
Fort Worth
$1,509/mo
Huntsville
Winner$1,171/mo
Typical rent runs $1,171 a month in Huntsville versus $1,509 in Fort Worth, so Huntsville is 22% cheaper. That's roughly $338/month back in your pocket ($4,056/year). Over five years that's $20,280 you could redirect toward a down payment, travel, or investments. Housing is the bill you pay before groceries, childcare, or a social life, so that gap shows up in how often you eat out and how panicked a rent hike feels. If you already have a high-paying offer in Fort Worth, the extra rent can be rational. If you do not, Huntsville is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
6% higher
Fort Worth's median income is 6% higher than Huntsville
Fort Worth
Winner$79,507
Huntsville
$74,714
Median household income is $79,507 in Fort Worth versus $74,714 in Huntsville, so typical pay runs 6% higher in Fort Worth (about $4,793 more household income a year). The income edge is modest. Treat it as extra negotiating context, not a reason to ignore rent, schools, or climate. Remote workers especially should not treat citywide pay as a personal raise if their employer will not localize salary.
Crime index
1% lower crime
Huntsville's crime index is 1% lower than Fort Worth
Fort Worth
135 (100 = avg)
Huntsville
Winner134 (100 = avg)
Huntsville's crime index is 134 versus 135 in Fort Worth (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 1% lower in Huntsville. The difference is noticeable without being night-and-day. You will still want to pick the neighborhood carefully in Huntsville, but you will usually spend less energy on constant vigilance than you would in Fort Worth. Tour both cities after dark before you let a modest index gap close the decision.
Typical weather
6% more comfortable
Fort Worth weather is 6% more comfortable than Huntsville
Fort Worth
Winner66°F avg · 73°F highs · comfort 100/100
Huntsville
63°F avg · 74°F highs · comfort 94/100
Fort Worth averages about 66°F (73°F highs); Huntsville averages about 63°F (74°F highs). Fort Worth sits near 66°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Huntsville averages around 63°F. Fort Worth scores 6% closer to the 65-80°F comfort band on this page, so it is the easier default for year-round outdoor errands and evenings. Choose Huntsville if you already prefer its hotter or cooler pattern and have budgeted for the AC or heating that comes with it.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside plus year-round outdoor access
It is also a match for career-focused movers who want salary upside and year-round outdoor access. Median household income runs 6% higher ($79,507), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 66°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
Fit check
Families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy
Huntsville is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 22% cheaper here at about $1,171 a month. Choose Huntsville if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Huntsville is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 1% lower than Fort Worth (134 vs a 100 national average). That gap shows up in how freely you walk at night and how much attention you spend on the car and the deadbolt.
Bottom line
Housing separates these metros first: $1,171/month in Huntsville versus $1,509 in Fort Worth. Median income reads $74,714 in Huntsville and $79,507 in Fort Worth, which matters when you stack rent against take-home pay.
Huntsville rent at $1,171/month is still below Fort Worth's $1,509, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Weather averages land near 66°F in Fort Worth and 63°F in Huntsville.
Pick Huntsville when shaving $338 off rent at $1,171/month is the priority. Otherwise, Fort Worth's case rests on $1,509/month rent with $79,507 local income.
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