Gardendale, Alabama vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 11.8% more expensive than Gardendale, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $89,480 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Gardendale, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is more expensive than Gardendale, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Dallas
than in Gardendale, Alabama
Gardendale, AL vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Gardendale, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  26.2% higher
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher