Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 1.4% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $34,877 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Dallas
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Raleigh, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% lower
      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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher