What is a pro or con of living in Dallas, Texascompared to Springfield, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 22% more expensive in Dallas.

What salary do I need to live in Dallas, Texas copmared to Springfield, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Springfield, Massachusetts should increase to $54,832 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.

SPRINGFIELD vs. DALLAS
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 9.7% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $54,832 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Dallas, Texas is more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Dallas
than in Springfield, Massachusetts

Springfield, MA vs. Dallas, TX

Compared to Springfield, Dallas is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

29.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

11.2% lower

Commute

25.4% higher

Health

7.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Dallas, Texas

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