Dallas, Texas vs. Lancaster, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Texas is 3.0% cheaper than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $48,515 in Lancaster, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Texas is cheaper than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Lancaster, TX
Compared to Dallas, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower