Allen, Texas vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 6.7% cheaper than Allen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $93,346 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Allen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Allen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Dallas
than in Allen, Texas
Allen, TX vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Allen, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  30.4% higher
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher