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Fort Worth vs Raleigh
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Nomad Score
Fort Worth79/100
Raleigh79/100
Monthly cost (solo)
Fort Worth$1,212
Raleigh$1,119
Cost of living (incl. 1BR)
Fort Worth$2,867
Raleigh$2,861
Fiber download
Fort Worth416 Mbps
Raleigh480 Mbps
Fort Worth vs Raleigh: which is better for digital nomads?
Between the two, Fort Worth is rated higher for digital nomads at 79/100, ahead of Raleigh (79/100) by 0 points. That figure folds five inputs — cost, connectivity, climate, safety and legal stay — into a single nomad-weighted number.
Safety divides them more than connectivity does: Fort Worth (5.7/10) against Raleigh (5.1/10).
Neither city will leave you offline: 416 Mbps fixed in Fort Worth and 480 Mbps in Raleigh, with 11 ms and 12 ms latency. Raleigh posts the higher number, which matters for video calls, big uploads and multi-person households.
If your mood follows the thermometer, Raleigh has the steadier climate: 82 (Fort Worth) vs 84 (Raleigh) on the climate index.
The price tags tell the story fast: $1,212 per month as a single in Fort Worth against $1,119 in Raleigh, with 1BR centre rents of $1,655 and $1,742. Including rent, Raleigh works out to $2,861 versus $2,867 — a 0% saving.
Bottom line. For remote work, Raleigh's 480 Mbps connection is the headline advantage here — the rest is about your own priorities.
Fort Worth vs Raleigh — FAQ
+Is Fort Worth or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Fort Worth costs about $2,867 a month for a solo digital nomad ($1,212 spending plus $1,655 for a 1BR in the centre). Raleigh comes to $2,861 ($1,119 plus $1,742 for rent). Raleigh is the cheaper base, about 0% less.
+How much does a couple spend in Fort Worth vs Raleigh?
For two people sharing, monthly costs run about $1,914 in Fort Worth and $1,767 in Raleigh.
+Which city has a higher Nomad Score, Fort Worth or Raleigh?
Fort Worth is ahead with 79/100, against 79/100 for Raleigh (a 0-point margin). Affordability is the heaviest pillar at 35%, followed by connectivity (25%), climate and safety (15% each) and visa freedom (10%).
+Which city has faster internet for remote work?
Raleigh has the faster fixed connection at 480 Mbps versus 416 Mbps, with 11 ms vs 12 ms latency.
+Is Fort Worth or Raleigh safer for digital nomads?
Fort Worth scores 5.7/10 for safety versus 5.1/10 in Raleigh.
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