Acton, Massachusetts vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 32.7% cheaper than Acton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $50,466 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Acton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Acton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Dallas
than in Acton, Massachusetts
Acton, MA vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Acton, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower