City comparison
Yes. Fort Worth's crime index is 135 versus 303 in Minneapolis, and its violent crime index is 121 versus 314, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Minneapolis is cheaper. Median rent is $1,371 a month versus $1,509 in Fort Worth.
Safety is where Fort Worth and Minneapolis split most clearly. Fort Worth scores 168 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,509 in Fort Worth and $1,371 in Minneapolis.
Neither city has a clear overall edge here. Minneapolis is the easier city on typical rent, but Fort Worth can still be the better daily fit depending on schools, safety, and climate. Both are defensible choices for different reasons.
The crime gap is citywide. Fort Worth has rougher pockets and Minneapolis has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
Fort Worth and Minneapolis are 874 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,509 a month in Fort Worth to $1,371 a month in Minneapolis, down $138 a month (9%).
Median household income goes from $79,507 in Fort Worth to $80,846 in Minneapolis, up $1,339 (2%).
The crime index goes from 135 in Fort Worth to 303 in Minneapolis, up 168 points (124%).
The move
Minneapolis and Fort Worth are 874 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,371 a month in Minneapolis to $1,509 a month in Fort Worth, up $138 a month (10%).
Median household income goes from $80,846 in Minneapolis to $79,507 in Fort Worth, down $1,339 (2%).
The crime index goes from 303 in Minneapolis to 135 in Fort Worth, down 168 points (55%).
Fort Worth, TX
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Minneapolis, MN
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Rent
9% cheaper
Minneapolis rent is 9% cheaper than Fort Worth
Fort Worth
$1,509/mo
Minneapolis
Winner$1,371/mo
Typical rent runs $1,371 a month in Minneapolis versus $1,509 in Fort Worth, so Minneapolis is 9% cheaper. The monthly spread is about $138, or $1,656 a year: noticeable, but rent alone should not pick the city. Use this as a tie-breaker after you compare income, schools, and crime, unless you are already stretching every dollar.
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Median income
2% higher
Minneapolis's median income is 2% higher than Fort Worth
Fort Worth
$79,507
Minneapolis
Winner$80,846
Median household income is $80,846 in Minneapolis versus $79,507 in Fort Worth, so typical pay runs 2% higher in Minneapolis (about $1,339 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
55% lower crime
Fort Worth's crime index is 55% lower than Minneapolis
Fort Worth
Winner135 (100 = avg)
Minneapolis
303 (100 = avg)
Fort Worth's crime index is 135 versus 303 in Minneapolis (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 55% lower in Fort Worth. That gap is meaningful day-to-day. It affects whether you feel comfortable walking at night, leaving your car on the street, or letting kids play outside unsupervised. Indexes still compress a lot of reality: a calmer city has blocks you would skip, and a higher-crime city has streets that feel neighborly at 10 p.m. On the everyday test of walking from the car to the door, Fort Worth is the easier city. Minneapolis can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
39% more comfortable
Fort Worth weather is 39% more comfortable than Minneapolis
Fort Worth
Winner66°F avg · 73°F highs · comfort 100/100
Minneapolis
55°F avg · 62°F highs · comfort 72/100
Fort Worth averages about 66°F (73°F highs); Minneapolis averages about 55°F (62°F highs). Fort Worth sits near 66°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Minneapolis averages around 55°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Fort Worth scores 39% 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 Minneapolis if you already prefer its hotter or cooler pattern and have budgeted for the AC or heating that comes with it.
Fit check
Outdoor enthusiasts and people who need year-round access to nature for their wellbeing
Pick Fort Worth if you are an outdoor enthusiast or you need year-round access to nature for your wellbeing. Typical conditions (66°F) beat Minneapolis on this page's weather index by 39%. Minneapolis may pay more or cost less, but Fort Worth is the city where the forecast fights you less.
Fort Worth is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 55% lower than Minneapolis (135 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.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
Minneapolis is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 9% cheaper here at about $1,371 a month. Choose Minneapolis if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Minneapolis is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 2% higher here ($80,846). Start with Minneapolis if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Bottom line
Neither city is a free pass on neighborhood choice, but Fort Worth leads on safety (51/100 vs 26/100 in Minneapolis). Typical rent is $1,509 in Fort Worth and $1,371 in Minneapolis; do not assume the cheaper lease buys the calmer blocks.
Safety still diverges (51/100 in Fort Worth vs 26/100 in Minneapolis), so climate preference should not be the only filter.
Typical rent stays $1,371 in Minneapolis and $1,509 in Fort Worth.
Most movers who prioritize safety land in Fort Worth; Minneapolis only makes sense when you have walked the Minneapolis ZIP you would rent and accept the trade for $1,371 rent.
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