What is a pro or con of living in Dallas, Texascompared to Downingtown, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 41% cheaper in Dallas.

What salary do I need to live in Dallas, Texas copmared to Downingtown, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $160,000 in Downingtown, Pennsylvania could decrease to $136,027 in Dallas, Texas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DOWNINGTOWN vs. DALLAS
Cost of Living Comparison

Downingtown, Pennsylvania vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 15.0% cheaper than Downingtown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $136,027 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Downingtown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Downingtown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Dallas
than in Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Downingtown, PA vs. Dallas, TX

Compared to Downingtown, Dallas is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

21.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.2% lower

Commute

24.6% higher

Health

7.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Downingtown, Pennsylvania vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

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