| | Dallas, TX | El Paso, TX | United States |
| Overall | 100.2 | 81.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.1 | 92.0 | 100 |
| Health | 98.1 | 96.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 89.1 | 55.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $295,100 | $195,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,000.0% | 9,710.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 117.1 | 91.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 107.8 | 83.7 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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