Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 24.8% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $149,815 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Dallas
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Cedar Falls, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  91.3% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher

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