Detroit Lakes, Minnesota vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 15.7% more expensive than Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $75,200 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is more expensive than Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
84% more expensive in Dallas
than in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Detroit Lakes, MN vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Detroit Lakes, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  84.7% higher
  Health
  21.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher