2007-08-19
Fort Worth vs. Wichita
Labels: miscellaneous 2 commentsSome observations about differences between Fort Worth and Wichita for anybody else wanting to make the move. 
School differences are obviously just comparisons of the districts we've been in and not necessarily true for the whole city.
| Fort Worth | Wichita | |
| Trash picked up by city, limited only to trash bin, curb-side recycling pickup | Trash is privatized, everybody chooses their own trash company, no recycling pickup available | |
| Must dial area code when calling locally, 5 area codes in metroplex | Just have to dial 7 digits, one area code | |
| No state tax, high property tax | State tax, lower property tax but new construction pays "specials" which pay for water and other utilities to be run in new neighborhoods | |
| Most elementary aged children are driven to school | Most elementary aged children ride the bus to school | |
| Bus makes fewer stops so kids end up walking up to 1/4 mile to the bus stop | Many bus stops so most children catch bus right by their house | |
| No enrollment fees but very long school supply list | Enrollment fees, short supply list | |
| Fort Worth Museum is nice | Exploration Place is fantastic | |
| Airport is huge and flies direct many places | Small airport, a few direct flights | |
| Radio stations at almost every frequency | Limited options for radio (XM will come in handy!) | |
| No basements | Basements (which Blake loves!) |
2:36 PM
A basement just makes such a difference!!! We had no idea....now, we feel like we can't live without it.
6:27 PM
I wish I had a basement! All of it actually sounds pretty good!