Houston, Texas vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 5.8% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $31,728 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Dallas
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Houston, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher