City comparison
Yes. Fort Worth's crime index is 135 versus 166 in St Paul, and its violent crime index is 121 versus 160, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
St Paul is cheaper. Median rent is $1,281 a month versus $1,509 in Fort Worth.
Climate is the sharpest divide between Fort Worth and St Paul. Fort Worth averages 66°F while St Paul averages 50°F, a difference that affects utility bills, outdoor lifestyle, and how you feel nine months of the year. Rent runs $1,509 versus $1,281.
Fort Worth is not a close call here. It leads on the job market, safety, and weather by margins that add up in daily life. St Paul 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.
Weather is the one thing you cannot negotiate with. Visit St Paul in its coldest stretch before you sign anything.
The move
Fort Worth and St Paul are 874 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,509 a month in Fort Worth to $1,281 a month in St Paul, down $228 a month (15%).
Median household income goes from $79,507 in Fort Worth to $73,394 in St Paul, down $6,113 (8%).
The crime index goes from 135 in Fort Worth to 166 in St Paul, up 31 points (23%).
The move
St Paul and Fort Worth are 874 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,281 a month in St Paul to $1,509 a month in Fort Worth, up $228 a month (18%).
Median household income goes from $73,394 in St Paul to $79,507 in Fort Worth, up $6,113 (8%).
The crime index goes from 166 in St Paul to 135 in Fort Worth, down 31 points (19%).
Fort Worth, TX
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St Paul, MN
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Rent
15% cheaper
St Paul rent is 15% cheaper than Fort Worth
Fort Worth
$1,509/mo
St Paul
Winner$1,281/mo
Typical rent runs $1,281 a month in St Paul versus $1,509 in Fort Worth, so St Paul is 15% cheaper. A meaningful but not dramatic gap. Factor it into your budget alongside salary differences between the two markets. Over a year the spread is about $2,736, enough to notice in savings, not enough to ignore schools, safety, or pay. St Paul still wins on housing cost; just do not let a 10–20% rent edge override a job that only exists in Fort Worth.
Planning to buy in Fort Worth? Check mortgage rates before you decide.
Median income
8% higher
Fort Worth's median income is 8% higher than St Paul
Fort Worth
Winner$79,507
St Paul
$73,394
Median household income is $79,507 in Fort Worth versus $73,394 in St Paul, so typical pay runs 8% higher in Fort Worth (about $6,113 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
19% lower crime
Fort Worth's crime index is 19% lower than St Paul
Fort Worth
Winner135 (100 = avg)
St Paul
166 (100 = avg)
Fort Worth's crime index is 135 versus 166 in St Paul (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 19% 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. St Paul can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
72% more comfortable
Fort Worth weather is 72% more comfortable than St Paul
Fort Worth
Winner66°F avg · 73°F highs · comfort 100/100
St Paul
50°F avg · 57°F highs · comfort 58/100
Fort Worth averages about 66°F (73°F highs); St Paul averages about 50°F (57°F highs). Fort Worth sits near 66°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. St Paul averages around 50°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Fort Worth scores 72% 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 St Paul 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 8% 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.
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 19% lower than St Paul (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
People with a job, family, or neighborhood already pulling them to St Paul
St Paul is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 15% cheaper here at about $1,281 a month. Choose St Paul if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Bottom line
St Paul (50°F) and Fort Worth (66°F) are not interchangeable on climate — about 16°F apart on typical temperatures. Rent ($1,281 vs $1,509) and pay ($73,394 vs $79,507) still matter, yet most movers regret ignoring the forecast row.
Fort Worth still pays more locally ($79,507 median income vs $73,394), which can offset the lease if your field pays Fort Worth rates.
Typical rent stays $1,281 in St Paul and $1,509 in Fort Worth.
If climate drives your move, St Paul is the stronger match (50°F typical weather versus 66°F). If an employer or family tie already points to Fort Worth, treat $1,509/month rent and $79,507 income as the numbers that actually govern the decision.
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