Normal, Illinois vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 22.7% more expensive than Normal, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $202,491 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Normal, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is more expensive than Normal, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Dallas
than in Normal, Illinois
Normal, IL vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Normal, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  67.8% higher
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher