Columbus, Ohio vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 16.9% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $122,743 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Dallas
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Columbus, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  30.0% higher
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher