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DALLAS vs. HOUSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Dallas, Texas vs Houston, Texas

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 5.4% cheaper than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $1 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Houston
than in Dallas, Texas

Dallas, TX vs Houston, TX

Compared to Dallas, Houston is:

Homeowner

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5.4% lower

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1.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

13.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.5% lower

Commute

1.6% higher

Health

3.1% lower

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Personal

4.6% lower

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