Gary, Indiana vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 38.5% more expensive than Gary, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $69,273 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Gary, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is more expensive than Gary, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
272% more expensive in Dallas
than in Gary, Indiana
Gary, IN vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Gary, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  357.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  23.7% higher
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher