Columbus, Mississippi vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 36.1% more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $112,978 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Dallas
than in Columbus, Mississippi
Columbus, MS vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Columbus, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  68.2% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher