Should I live in Dallas if my job is in Fort Worth?

Quick answer

Grant generally says no for a normal in-office Fort Worth job: build your life around Fort Worth instead of creating a cross-metro commute just to say you live in Dallas. Treat Fort Worth as its own city and compare West 7th, Near Southside, Downtown and the Stockyards around your actual office. Exact commute time depends on route and schedule, so test the real drive before signing.

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