City comparison
Yes. Fort Worth's crime index is 135 versus 151 in Reno, and its violent crime index is 121 versus 156, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Fort Worth is cheaper. Median rent is $1,509 a month versus $1,556 in Reno.
Fort Worth and Reno are closer on paper than many city pairs, so the move comes down to how you weight cost, safety, and climate. Typical rent sits near $1,509 in Fort Worth and $1,556 in Reno, and median household income lands at $79,507 versus $80,760. Use the category rows below to see which gaps would change your daily life.
Fort Worth is not a close call here. It leads on cost of living, safety, and weather by margins that add up in daily life. Reno makes sense if you have a specific reason, a job offer, family, or a neighborhood you already know, but on the numbers alone Fort Worth is the stronger move.
Visit both if you can. Cities reveal themselves in the ordinary moments, a Tuesday morning commute, a Saturday errand run, not on a weekend visit.
The move
Fort Worth and Reno are 1,336 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,509 a month in Fort Worth to $1,556 a month in Reno, up $47 a month (3%).
Median household income goes from $79,507 in Fort Worth to $80,760 in Reno, up $1,253 (2%).
The crime index goes from 135 in Fort Worth to 151 in Reno, up 16 points (12%).
The move
Reno and Fort Worth are 1,336 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,556 a month in Reno to $1,509 a month in Fort Worth, down $47 a month (3%).
Median household income goes from $80,760 in Reno to $79,507 in Fort Worth, down $1,253 (2%).
The crime index goes from 151 in Reno to 135 in Fort Worth, down 16 points (11%).
Fort Worth, TX
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Reno, NV
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Rent
3% cheaper
Fort Worth rent is 3% cheaper than Reno
Fort Worth
Winner$1,509/mo
Reno
$1,556/mo
Typical rent runs $1,509 a month in Fort Worth versus $1,556 in Reno, so Fort Worth is 3% cheaper. The monthly spread is about $47, or $564 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
Reno's median income is 2% higher than Fort Worth
Fort Worth
$79,507
Reno
Winner$80,760
Median household income is $80,760 in Reno versus $79,507 in Fort Worth, so typical pay runs 2% higher in Reno (about $1,253 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
11% lower crime
Fort Worth's crime index is 11% lower than Reno
Fort Worth
Winner135 (100 = avg)
Reno
151 (100 = avg)
Fort Worth's crime index is 135 versus 151 in Reno (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 11% lower in Fort Worth. The difference is noticeable without being night-and-day. You will still want to pick the neighborhood carefully in Fort Worth, but you will usually spend less energy on constant vigilance than you would in Reno. Tour both cities after dark before you let a modest index gap close the decision.
Typical weather
9% more comfortable
Fort Worth weather is 9% more comfortable than Reno
Fort Worth
Winner66°F avg · 73°F highs · comfort 100/100
Reno
62°F avg · 71°F highs · comfort 92/100
Fort Worth averages about 66°F (73°F highs); Reno averages about 62°F (71°F highs). Fort Worth sits near 66°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Reno averages around 62°F. Fort Worth scores 9% 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 Reno 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
Fort Worth is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 3% cheaper here at about $1,509 a month. Choose Fort Worth if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
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 Reno on this page's weather index by 9%. Reno 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 11% lower than Reno (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
Reno is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 2% higher here ($80,760). Start with Reno if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Bottom line
Safety is the widest gap: Fort Worth scores 51/100 versus 47/100 in Reno. Rent is $1,509/month in Fort Worth and $1,556/month in Reno, so you are not buying calm streets for free.
Fort Worth rent at $1,509/month is still below Reno's $1,556, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Median income is $80,760 in Reno versus $79,507 in Fort Worth.
Fort Worth is ahead on safety (51/100 vs 47/100); Reno is still viable when you have a vetted ZIP there and $1,556/month rent plus $80,760 income fit your budget better than the safety margin.
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