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LOS ANGELES vs. DALLAS
Cost of Living Comparison
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Los Angeles, California vs. Dallas, Texas
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is
42.7%
cheaper
than Los Angeles, California.
You would need a salary of
$1,720
in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is
cheaper
than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Dallas
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Los Angeles, Dallas is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
42.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
4.8% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
68.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
6.7% higher
Commute
29.2% lower
Health
9.0% higher
Taxes
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Personal
0.7% higher
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