Durham, North Carolina vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 3.6% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $129,487 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
39% more expensive in Dallas
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Durham, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  39.2% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher